By Danjuma Amodu | March 4, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening fiscal governance and economic reform.
The nomination was formally conveyed to the Senate in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeking legislative confirmation in line with constitutional provisions. Dr Uzoka-Anite has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third ministerial portfolio under the Tinubu administration.
Oyedele, a 50-year-old economist and accountant, has built a reputation as a leading public policy expert with extensive experience in fiscal reform and taxation. He served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, spearheading a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s tax framework.
A native of Ikaram, Ondo State, Oyedele has a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy and Finance from Yaba College of Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, and executive education qualifications from the London School of Economics, Yale University, and Harvard Kennedy School.
Before his nomination, Oyedele spent 22 years at PwC, rising to become Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader, advising governments and organisations on tax policy and economic reforms. He is also a professor at Babcock University and a visiting scholar at Lagos Business School.
The appointment has sparked debate, with some observers questioning the implications of having both Minister Wale Edun and Minister of State Oyedele from the same region, specifically Ondo State. While some see it as a strategic move to strengthen the government’s economic agenda, others worry about potential regional bias and lack of diversity in perspectives.
Analysts note that Oyedele’s expertise in tax policy, combined with Edun’s experience in international finance, could enhance the government’s fiscal policy implementation. The collaboration may facilitate smoother communication and coordination, potentially driving Nigeria’s economic reform efforts forward.
The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, and if approved, Oyedele will work alongside Edun to drive the country’s economic agenda.
