In a bid to foster global intellectual collaboration, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to driving policy-driven discourse and economic reforms.
Hosting a delegation of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) scholars at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, Cardoso emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships in strengthening Nigeria’s financial sector.
The delegation, comprising 50 students from 19 countries—including representatives from Harvard Business School, MIT, and Stanford University—visited Nigeria as part of their Africa Trek, which also included a stop in Ghana.
“As we reposition the CBN, we are dedicated to fostering thought leadership and building long-term alliances,” Cardoso stated.
He acknowledged Nigeria’s economic challenges but highlighted significant progress in stabilizing the forex market and tackling inflation. He also pointed to recent visits by global financial heavyweights like JP Morgan, Citi Bank, and the IMF as indicators of renewed investor confidence.
The Harvard scholars commended the CBN’s openness to engaging with emerging policymakers, marking this visit as a milestone in the Africa Trek initiative. The program facilitates direct interactions between future global leaders and key policymakers, offering deep insights into governance, financial stability, and national development.
This historic visit underscores the CBN’s commitment to intellectual dialogue and innovative solutions for Nigeria’s economic growth.
