At the Public Wealth Management Conference in Abuja, Finance Minister Wale Edun shed light on the economic challenges inherited by President Bola Tinubu's administration, particularly a surge in food and general commodity prices from the previous government.
Despite this, Edun emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to reducing food prices and addressing the nation's high inflation rate. Acknowledging the hardships faced by Nigerians, he outlined key interventions, including the release of 42,000 metric tons of grains, with an additional 60,000 metric tons scheduled for release soon.
The Finance Minister's remarks aimed to provide insight into the government's proactive measures to alleviate the suffering of citizens amidst economic challenges.