The newly confirmed governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Yemi Cardoso, has assured that he and his team will not be hijacked by politicians as they discharge their duties at the apex bank.
The CBN boss stated this while appearing before the Senate on Tuesday, during the screening of his appointment on the floor of the Red Chamber in Abuja. The Senate unanimously confirmed his appointment after being screened by the lawmakers.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio had asked Cardoso if he would be influenced and hijacked by politicians when he assumed office. Responding, the CBN governor said, It is important that we, who are considered for this position today, understand that this is a position of trust. With that comes a huge responsibility to meet up with that trust.
As far as I am concerned, under my leadership, we will not be hijacked by anybody. The idea is to ensure that we do what is right, when it is right, and how it is right. Weve seen what the effect of not doing right has been; and we do not intend for that to be repeated.
The Senate also confirmed the nomination of four deputy governors of the apex bank: Dr. Bala Bello, Mrs. Emem Nnan Usoro, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi and Philip Ikeazor.
