In a strategic move to enhance its regulatory and operational efficiency, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 directors to oversee critical departments, effective March 3.
The appointments come as part of the apex bank’s efforts to drive policy implementation, strengthen financial supervision, and improve service delivery across its core functions.
Among the newly appointed directors are Jide-Samuel Avbasowamen (Information Technology), Abdullahi Hamisu (Banking Services), Ojumu Adenike (Medical Services), and Makinde Olanrewaju (Procurement and Support Services).
In the financial sector, Sike Ijeoma will head the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, while Isa-Olatinwo Aisha takes charge of Consumer Protection, and Oboh Victor Ugbem will oversee Monetary Policy.
Other key appointments include Nakorji Musa (Trade and Exchange), Yusuf Rakiya (Payments System Supervision), Vincent Modesola (Strategy Management and Innovation), and Farouk Muhammad (Reserve Management).
Additionally, Akinwunmi Olubukola Akinniyi has been assigned to Banking Supervision, Solaja Mohammed-Jamiu to Other Financial Institutions Supervision (OFISD), and Hassan Umar to Development and Finance Institutions Supervision.
Rounding out the list, Adedeji Adetona will manage Currency Operations and Branch Management, while Okpanachi Moses takes charge of the Statistics Department.
This leadership reshuffle reflects the CBN’s commitment to reinforcing its mandate and adapting to evolving financial sector challenges.
