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Nigeria has officially cleared its debt obligations to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), removing the country from the Fund’s list of debtor nations in what officials describe as a major turning point for national economic strategy.
O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital Engagement and Strategy, announced the development on Wednesday, calling it a “strategic reset” for Nigeria’s financial policy.
“This milestone signals a new chapter for Nigeria—one marked by clarity, capacity, and fiscal responsibility,” Ogra stated.
“We are no longer defined by aid dependence but by our capacity to stand tall and manage our financial future on our terms.”
The development follows the IMF’s latest report confirming Nigeria’s debt clearance, a move Ogra said reflects the administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, long-term sustainability, and economic resilience.
He added that the government remains open to continued strategic engagement with the IMF and other global financial partners, even as it charts a more self-reliant path forward.
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