TUE, FEB 13 2024-theGBJournal|The Nigerian Senate Tuesday began confirmation and approval process for the five individuals named into the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The President requested the Senate to thoroughly assess and approve the nomination of five individuals-. Robert Agbide, Ado Wanga, Muritala Sagaley, Urom Eke and Olayinka Aliyu.
The request was directed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read during the plenary session on Tuesday.
“In compliance with the provisions of Section 6, subsection 1b and section 10 subsection 1 and 2 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Establishment Act, 2007. I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of the under-listed five persons as Directors of the Board of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Robert Agbide, Ado Wanga, Muritala Sagaley, Urom Eke and Olayinka Aliyu,” the President wrote in the letter to the Senate President.
He added, “While hoping that the request will receive the expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept the distinguished Senate President, the assurance of my highest regards.”
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