Who is the Governor of Nigeria Central Bank?
Godwin Emefiele
The crème de la crème in the Nigeria’s banking and finance industry as well as Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, gathered at the weekend in a frontal display of wealth at a private birthday ceremony in Jamaica organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Who is Mr Godwin Emefiele?
Godwin Emefiele is a Nigerian economist who has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria since June 4, 2014. Born on August 4, 1961 in Lagos State, Nigeria, Emefiele is originally from Ika South, Agbor region of Delta State.
Who was the first Central Bank of Nigeria Governor?
. Roy Pentelow Fenton
First Governor of CBN: Mr. Roy Pentelow Fenton was appointed the first and the only expatriate Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. He served from July 24, 1958 to July 24, 1963.
Who appointed CBN Governor?
Emefiele was appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan on June 3, 2014, after Mrs.
Who is the current Minister of Nigeria?
Current cabinet
| Portfolio | Incumbent | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Justice Attorney General | Abubakar Malami | 2015–present |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Geoffrey Onyeama | 2015–present |
| Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning | Zainab Ahmed | 2018–present |
| Minister of Defence | Bashir Salihi Magashi | 2019–present |
Where is Godwin Emefiele from?
Lagos, Nigeria
Godwin Emefiele/Place of birth
Who is the owner of Zenith Bank of Nigeria?
Jim Ovia
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Ovia is the founder and pioneer Group Managing Director / CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest and Africa’s 6th largest bank by Shareholders’ Funds.
Who is on 100 naira note?
The 100 naira note became a legal tender in Nigeria in January, 1973, according to History Ville. Since then, the portrait of Obafemi Awolowo has been its adorning.
Who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Godwin Emefiele is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Godwin Emefiele has been Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria since June 3, 2014. He served as Chief Executive officer and Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc. Emefiele served as Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc. since 2001.
Who is the current governor of Delta State?
Upon completion of the National Youth Service Corps in 1982; he worked briefly with the defunct Bendel State Hospitals Management Board as a Medical Officer before he went into private practice as Director, Victory Medical Centre, Igbanke in 1986. He went on to open another branch at Boji-Boji, Owa.
How is the Central Bank of Nigeria Legal?
The CBN Central Bank Of Nigeria legal backing for monetary policy by the Bank derives from the various statutes of the bank such as the CBN Act of 1958 as amended in CBN Decree No. 24 of 1991, CBN Decree Amendments 1993,No. 3 of 1997,No. 4 of 1997,No. 37 of 1998,No. 38 of 1998,1999 and CBN Act of 2007.
When did Godwin Emefiele move to Central Bank?
Before moving to the Central Bank, Emefiele gained over eighteen years of banking experience. He served as chief executive officer and group managing director of Zenith Bank Plc. Emefiele served as deputy managing director of Zenith Bank Plc. from 2001.
