For any country I do feel strongly that capital markets are extremely important, but more so for Nigeria than any other, because it’s almost been 50 … - Arunma Oteh

Capacity is an understanding of the risks of investing in the market, an understanding of the products available in the market, an understanding of the role of different players.

The role of Treasurer, World Bank, is one of the most prestigious finance roles globally, not only because of the volume and level of sophistication of transactions, but also because of the laudable mission of the World Bank, and the fact that it is owned by most countries of the world and operates everywhere.

Economics indeed matters because it enables us to measure all aspects of the well-being of society using what I consider a common standard, especially because I do believe - like it’s often said - that it is difficult to manage what you can’t measure.