By Gideon Maxwell
October 14, 2026
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, held high-level multilateral discussions in October 2026 on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Serving as Co-Chair of the Future of Development Cooperation Coalition, Osinbajo met with the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, to deliberate on strategic funding and economic transformation across the continent.
The high-profile engagement also included Dr Oyebode Oyetunde, the Executive Director representing Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe on the AfDB Board of Directors, alongside Alexia Latortue, Head of Secretariat for the Future of Development Cooperation Coalition.
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The strategic meeting focussed heavily on reshaping global development architecture, enhancing country-led priorities, and driving equitable financing models for emerging economies.
Osinbajo has consistently championed reforms in international development finance to ensure that sovereign debt management, climate resilience, and sustainable economic growth are prioritised by global financial institutions.
The conference, which convened global policymakers, finance ministers, and central bankers in the Thai capital during the week of October 12, 2026, addressed profound global economic challenges and international cooperation frameworks.
The collaborative dialogue marks a vital alignment between African financial leadership and international coalitions aiming to foster fairer economic partnerships.
