She stressed that while economic reforms were necessary, their success would ultimately be measured by their impact on citizens. “Nigerians have to feel the impact of reforms,” she said, adding that government policies should improve livelihoods and strengthen the country’s competitiveness. However, he stressed that those advantages must be supported by prudent macroeconomic policies, stronger institutions and deeper regional integration. He also stressed the importance of international cooperation, saying no country can effectively tackle today’s interconnected global economic challenges in isolation. Okonjo-Iweala’s remarks come days after President Bola Tinubu defended his administration’s economic reforms, saying they had stabilised the economy and revived investor confidence despite the hardship experienced by many Nigerians.