According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso has been appointed as new CBN Governor.
Dr. Cardoso is set to take on the role for a term of five years, pending approval by the Nigerian Senate.
However, Nigerians have been wondering who he is and what makes him qualified for the prestigious role of CBN governor.
Here are 7 Things to Know About Yemi Cardoso:
- Yemi Cardoso holds a B.Sc. in managerial and administrative studies from Aston University and a Master’s degree in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School.
- He served as Chairman of Citibank Nigeria, contributing to its success in the Nigerian banking sector.
- Olayemi Cardoso was a member of the Cities Alliance’s Africa Think Tank Group, and was also a board member of MRS Oil and EFinA.
- He served as the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos State, shaping economic policies.
- Dr Olayemi is the founding chairman and co-chair of the Ehingbeti Summit, a vital platform for discussing economic opportunities and challenges in Lagos State.
- He was an advisory board member at the Lagos Business School, emphasizing the importance of education in economic development.
- Dr Olayemi is the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, following the departure of Godwin Emefiele.