Tag cbn governor
Here are some notable individuals who have served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN):
- Joseph Sanusi (1963-1966): First Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- Mamman Kontagora (1966-1975): Served during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.
- Adamu Ciroma (1975-1977): A prominent economist and banker who played a key role in Nigeria's economic development.
- Abdulahi Mohammed (1977-1982): Served during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo.
- Adeyemi Arowosegbe (1982-1986): A seasoned banker who played a key role in Nigeria's economic reforms.
- Abdulrahman Ominyi (1986-1993): Served during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.
- Paul Ogwuma (1993-1994): A former Deputy Governor of the CBN who served as Acting Governor.
- Abdulahi Mohammed (1994-1999): Returned to office after a brief stint as Minister of Finance.
- Chukwuma Soludo (2004-2009): A renowned economist and banker who implemented several economic reforms.
- Lamido Sanusi (2009-2014): A former Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria who was appointed Governor of the CBN by President Goodluck Jonathan.
- Godwin Emefiele (2014-present): The current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.