President Buhari nominates Obiora as CBN deputy governor

President Buhari has nominated Kingsley Obiora as CBN deputy governor.

In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, President Buhari said the nomination was in accordance with the provision of Section 8(1) (2) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007.

Dr Obiora, upon confirmation by the Senate, replaces Dr Joseph Nnanna, who retires on February 2, 2020.

Dr Obiora holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, a Masters in Economics from the University of Ibadan, and a Doctorate in Monetary and International Economics, also from the University of Ibadan.

He is currently an Alternate Executive Director in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) In Washington DC, United States of America.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr Kingsley Obiora as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari had already forwarded a letter nominating Dr Obiora to the President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan.