The Nigerian Senate is scheduled to conduct a screening session on Tuesday for the former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria,Olayemi Cardoso.
Cardoso is being considered for the prestigious position of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
In addition to Cardoso, the Senate will also examine four other nominees who have been put forward for the roles of Deputy Governors at the CBN. These individuals will work in collaboration with Cardoso to oversee the affairs of the apex bank over the next five years.
This important screening process follows the Senate’s return from its annual recess and underscores the significance of these appointments within the nation’s financial sector.
The statement read, “The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will resume plenary on Tuesday, September 26. We will consider the screening of Dr. Cardoso at the Committee of the whole.
“Dr. Cardoso will be screened alongside four deputy governors namely Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, and Dr. Bala M. Bello.
“Besides, the Senate has scheduled to screen the ministerial nominees – Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Mr. Ayodele Olawande, respectively designated as Minister of Youth and Minister of State for Youth on October 3.”
AM Business reported that President Tinubu approved the nomination of Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on the 15th of September 2023.
