Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) Godwin Emefiele has resumed duty after his annual vacation abroad.
Brand Spur Nigeria learnt that Emefiele, who proceeded on leave in December 2022, resumed work today, January 16.
A statement by Osita Nwanisobi, Director of Corporate Communications, confirmed the resumption.
The spokesperson noted that the governor is back to work “with renewed vigour”.
Emefiele will on January 23 and 24 chair the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year.
“Mr Emefiele remains committed to performing the task before him in line with his oath of office and the policy direction of President Muhammadu Buhari,” Nwanisobi noted.
CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Resumes Duty After Annual Leave. pic.twitter.com/FoLCKk8Yve
— Central Bank of Nigeria (@cenbank) January 16, 2023
The CBN thanked the public for keeping faith with the apex bank and urged Nigerians to continue to support its policies.
Emefiele is in the eye of the storm as he faces probe by the Department of State Services, (DSS), for alleged terrorism financing, fraud, and funds diversion.
