Temvert Foundation seeks grassroots input on global dialogue

At the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings holding in Washington DC, United States, Nigeria has joined other Commonwealth Nations to explore strategies aimed at strengthening economic resilience and driving sustainable development among member countries.

Temvert Empowerment Foundation with a focus on children and youths empowerment was at the World Bank/IMF Meeting in Washington DC, where it attended sessions that captured issues of economic outlook, poverty eradication, climate change, and aid effectiveness.

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Speaking through its founder and civil society leader, Temitayo Olatunde, at one of the sessions, Temvert Empowerment Foundation emphasised the importance of involving grassroots organisations in global decision-making and dialogue, especially on areas that align with non-governmental organisations’ objectives

“Being here at the World Bank IMF Annual Meetings goes beyond participation; it is about advocating for sustainable development and judicious use of aid given to countries,” he said.

The Temvert boss further emphasised that the World Bank and IMF need to be closer to the grassroots organisations to chart ways for social development, adding, “At one of the sessions, we discussed policies that can alleviate poverty, ensure food security, and boost economic resilience.”

Olatunde stated that “this is the mission of his organisation that has impacted thousands of Nigerians through scholarship schemes, distribution of school materials, youth empowerment, among others. ”

He noted that his organisation participated at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York and also hosted a side event at the 2025 ECOSOC Youths Forum.

Muhammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Affairs of the Ministry of Finance on the sidelines of the meeting, event had reportedly said the meeting brought together finance ministers from Commonwealth nations to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and unlock new opportunities for shared prosperity.

Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State Finance, who represented Nigeria at the meeting holding from Monday to Saturday, called for increased funding to support the bloc’s development agenda, particularly programmes aimed at lifting millions of people out of poverty and enhancing infrastructure across member states.

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“The Commonwealth remains a critical platform for collaboration among nations with shared history and values,” Uzoka-Anite noted.