President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

Furthermore, President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending their confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, as listed below:

(1) Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro

(2) Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo

(3) Mr. Philip Ikeazor

(4) Dr. Bala M. Bello

In line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, the President expects the above listed nominees to successfully implement critical reforms at the Central Bank of Nigeria, which will enhance the confidence of Nigerians and international partners in the restructuring of the Nigerian economy toward sustainable growth and prosperity for all.

🇳🇬  NEW CBN GOVERNOR

Dr Olayemi M Cardoso
..Banker
..Chartered Broker
..Ex Commissioner, Lagos
..Ex Bank Chairman
..Over 30 years in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations

⭕EDUCATION
1976-1980: BSc Managerial & admin studies – Aston University
2004-2005: MSc Public Admin – Harvard Kennedy School
2017: Doctor of Business Administration, Aston University

⭕EXPERIENCE
1981-1990: VP Citibank, Nigeria
1990-1997: ED, Citizens Int’l Bank
1997-1999: Principal Partner, FBC Associates
1999-2005: Commissioner, Min. of Planning & Budget, Lagos
2005-2008: Board Member, Chevron Oil Plc
2005-2013: Chairman, World Bank LMDGP Project
2008-2014: Board Member, Harvard Kennedy School
2010-2015: Chairman, EFInA
2015-2019: Member, Cities Alliance
2015-2019: Member, Economic Advisory Council, Office of VP, Nigeria
2014-2020: Chair, West Africa, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance
2010-2022: Chairman, Citi Nigeria
2018-till date: Member of the Board of Advisor, Lagos Business School
2021-till date: Founding Board Member, Nigeria National Advisory Board of Impact Investing.

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