New CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso.
By Jimmy Enyeh
That President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate is no longer news.
What is perhaps news and will be uncovered by NATIONAL WAVES is Cardoso’s enviable track records.
● Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso is a financial and development expert with over 30;years experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
●He obtained a Bachelor degree (B.Sc.) in Managerial and Administrative Studies from Aston University 1980, and Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS), Cambridge, Massachusetts.
●In recognition of his contribution to the private and public sector, Aston University gave him a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (honoris causa) in 2017.
●He is a chartered stockbroker, public policy expert and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Citibank Nigeria Ltd for 12 years, until his resignation in 2022.
●He served as the first Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos State under the administration of Bola Tinubu as governor 1999-2007.
●He has also served on the board of several leading companies including Texaco and Chevron Oil Plc.