Who is the Current Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria? Key Facts and Profile
Are you wondering who the current CBN Governor is ? Since the stepping down of Emiefele Godwin people don’t often talk about the Current Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, how well is he managing the Nigeria economy. Well, we got you covered, this article will give you detailed information of the governor and his his performance thus far.
What is a Central Bank of Nigeria ?
A central bank of Nigeria is the national financial institution that manages a country’s currency, money supply, and interest rates. It plays a very important role in the economy by controlling the production and distribution of money. The central bank is also responsible for implementing monetary policies, which help to stabilize the economy by controlling inflation, influencing interest rates, and regulating the financial system. Central Bank of Nigeria was Established in 1958, the CBN plays a vital role in maintaining the stability and integrity of Nigeria’s financial system.
Who is the Current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
As of 2024, The current CBN Governor is Dr. Olayemi Cardoso. He was appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by President Bola Tinubu on the 15th September, 2023. His appointment was officially confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 26, 2023, for a five-year term.
Olayemi Cardoso Profile :
| Category | Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | Origin: Lagos State | Education: Corona School Ikoyi, St. Gregory’s College, B.Sc. in Managerial and Administrative Studies from Aston University, Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School |
| Father: Felix Bankole Cardoso | Honor: Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Aston University, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers | |
| Career | Chairman: Citibank Nigeria | Other Roles: Member of Cities Alliance’s Africa Think Tank Group, Former Board Member of MRS Oil and EFinA |
| Public Service: Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Lagos State; Founding Chairman and Co-Chair of the Ehingbeti Summit | Current Positions: Advisory Board Member at Lagos Business School, Chairman of African Venture Philanthropy Alliance | |
| Achievements | Trustee: Harvard Club of Nigeria (2022 – Present) | Other Roles: Trustee, Harvard Kennedy School Nigeria Alumni (2020 – Present), Board Advisor, Lagos Business School (2019 – Present) |
Full list of 10 CBN governors from 1958 till date
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Roy Pentelow Fenton (1958-1963)
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Aliyu Mai-Bornu (1963-1967)
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Clement Nyong Isong (1967-1975)
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Adamu Ciroma (1975-1977)
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Ola Vincent (1977-1982)
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Abdulkadir Ahmed (1982-1993)
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Paul Agbai Ogwuma (1993-1999)
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Joseph Oladele Sanusi (1999-2004)
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Charles Soludo (2004-2009)
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Lamido Sanusi (2009-2014)
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Godwin Emefiele (2014-2023)
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Yemi Cardoso (September 2023-Present)
