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September 27, 2023 Senate Screens Acting CBN Governor, Dr. Yemi Cardoso, Four Deputy Governors

Senate Screens Acting CBN Governor, Dr. Yemi Cardoso, Four Deputy Governors

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Yemi Cardoso as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor and four others as deputy governors of the apex bank.

They were confirmed following a screening by the upper legislative body.

The deputy governors who were confirmed are Emem Usoro, Muhammad Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor, and Bala Bello.

Before their confirmation, the nominees had answered questions on matters related to economic and other policies.

During the screening, Cardoso promised to embrace compliance, assuring that under his leadership, the apex bank would remain apolitical.

However, in the course of the screening, a point of order was raised by Senator Agom Jarigbe.

On September 15, President Bola Tinubu nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the new CBN Governor, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

 

 

November 24, 2021 PDP Governors Forum Chairman Tambuwal says Nigeria is in urgent need of restructuring

PDP Governors Forum Chairman Tambuwal says Nigeria is in urgent need of restructuring

The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF), Aminu Tambuwal, has said Nigeria was in urgent need of restructuring to survive.

Tambuwal, who is the governor of Sokoto State, said that Nigeria must also embrace technology to tackle insecurity, unemployment and other problems confronting the country.

He said this in his remarks at a two-day PDP National Retreat with the theme: “It’s time to rescue Nigeria”, held in Abuja.

He added that PDP remained the only credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and could not afford to fail Nigerians.


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October 6, 2021 South-East Governors Says Ebube Agu’ To Take Roots Before End Of 2021

South-East Governors Says Ebube Agu’ To Take Roots Before End Of 2021

The South-East Governors Forum has said that the ‘Ebube Agu’ security outfit will be established in all southeast states before the end of the year.

The governors said this as part of their eight-point agenda during a meeting that took place at the Enugu State Government House on Tuesday.

The security outfit was established in April as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region, stemming from an increase in criminal activities.

The governors also condemned the sit-at-home orders, which according to them, are mostly issued by people in the diaspora who do not feel their pains.

Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi read the communiqué at the end of the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 7, 2021 Constitution Review: South-West Governors and Senators Meet, Reach Agreement

Constitution Review: South-West Governors and Senators Meet, Reach Agreement

South-West Governors and the National Assembly members from the zone have agreed to present a common position for Nigeria's constitution review.

They also set up a committee to harmonize the positions of the Governors and lawmakers from the zone.

The agreement was reached after their meeting last night in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

The meeting was attended by the six South-West Governors and the National Assembly members from the zone.

Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southwest Governors' Forum, OLUWAROTIMI AKEREDOLU, who briefed reporters shortly after the closed-door meeting, said it discussed so many areas of interest, particularly, constitution amendments.

According to him, they have resolved to present a common position as regards amendments to the constitution.

 

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