The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed that the National Single Window Project has received the backing of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Edun made this known while receiving a delegation from the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department led by Marco Antonio, Technical Assistance Advisor for Revenue Administration 2, to discuss the ongoing Single Window Project in Abuja on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Edun disclosed that the IMF expressed support for the initiative, aimed at streamlining trade processes, increasing government revenue, and enhancing the ease of doing business.
“The leader of the team, Antonio praised the NSW project, among other reforms, and inquired about how the IMF could provide further assistance for its successful implementation” Edun disclosed.
The minister affirmed that the project is well underway, with approvals secured, a dedicated team in place, and a structured implementation plan.
He underscored the initiative’s potential to catalyze export growth, particularly with Nigeria on course to achieve 1.2 million barrels of daily oil production.
Describing the project as a transformative economic tool, Edun reiterated the government’s commitment to its success, citing the strategic leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the support of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as key to its execution.
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