Finance Minister Edun Back In Nigeria

Mr. Wale Edun,
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, has returned to the country after days of speculation about his health.

Edun, who was reported to be indisposed by the presidency last week, was sighted on Sunday afternoon at Fraser Suites, Abuja, where he attended a meeting with a delegation from Qatar.

The minister walked into the meeting in good spirits and later left in the company of the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, after about an hour of closed-door discussions with the Qatari representatives.

The development comes amid reports of Edun’s recent public appearance in London, where he was seen “in high spirits” at an art gallery booth, dispelling rumours of ill health.

Further details about the meeting and the purpose of the Qatari visit are expected to emerge later.