Is Okonjo-Iweala really resigning?

The Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied the news of her purported resignation making the rounds on social media.

In a statement issued by her Special adviser, Paul Nwachukw, it reads:
?It has come to our attention that a story is circulating online about the purported resignation of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

?For the avoidance of doubt, this story is not true. The Finance Minister is still in place and assures Nigerians that all will be done to ensure that macro-economic stability is maintained through tight fiscal and monetary policies.?

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