The Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswil Akpabio has confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Also, the Senate confirmed the appointments of four other nominees; Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor, and Dr Bala Bello as CBN Deputy Governors.
They were confirmed on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, following a screening by the upper chamber of the National Assembly.
Recall President Bola Tinubu had, on September 15, approved the nomination of Cardoso to serve as the new CBN Governor, following the resignation of Godwin Emefiele.
Tinubu also approved the nomination of four deputy governors for a term of five years each at the first instance, pending their confirmation by the Senate.
