Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, has expressed her delight over the appointment of Sarah Alade as Special Adviser to the President on finance and economy.
The Minister, in a statement signed by her media aide, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, said that Alade’s appointment by President Mohammadu Buhari is a welcome development as she is expected to come into her new role with a vast experience in finance and economy considering her experience and exposure.
“I am particularly delighted and wish to express my profound gratitude to President Buhari for his foresight and diligence in selecting and picking our best brains as we strive to get our economy working again,” Ahmed stated about the appointment which the presidency announced on Tuesday.
Alade holds degrees in Economics and also P.hd in Management Science, was a senior management staff at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where she held various positions including Deputy Governor Economic Policy, Director Banking Operations, Chairman Board of Directors, Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). She was also Acting Governor of CBN.
Speaking further, the Minister said, “I am passionate about the values and energy Alade is bringing into the team. Her vision and dedication, thoroughness, finance, economy, and management acumen are
“I believe Alade will find the Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning truly a home.”
“Since the office is to be domiciled in the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, this is very welcoming news for me and my entire team as we look forward to working with Alade, a brilliant and accomplished economist and scholar,” the minister said.
