The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the appointment of 16 new directors across various key departments, with effect from March 3, 2024.
The appointments affect critical sectors, including Monetary Policy, Trade and Exchange, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems, and Consumer Protection.
Below is the full list of newly appointed CBN directors:
- Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi Akinniyi – Director, Banking Supervision
- Yusuf Rakiya Opeyemi – Director, Payment System Supervision
- Aisha Isa-Olatinwo – Director, Consumer Protection
- Abdullahi Hamisu – Director, Banking Services
- Dr. Ojumu Adenike Olubunmi – Director, Medical Services
- Mr. Makinde Kayode Olanrewaju – Director, Procurement & Support Services
- Mrs. Jide-Samuel Omoyemen Avbasowamen – Director, Information Technology
- Mrs. Sike Rita Ijeoma – Director, Financial Policy and Regulation
- Dr. Victor Ugbem Oboh – Director, Monetary Policy
- Mr. Nakorji Musa – Director, Trade and Exchange
- Dr. Vincent Monsurat Modesola – Director, Strategy Management and Innovation
- Mr. Farouk Mujtaba Muhammad – Director, Reserve Management
- Dr. Adetona Sikiru Adedeji – Director, Currency Operations and Branch Management
- Mr. Hassan Ibrahim Umar – Director, Development and Finance Institutions Supervision
- Mr. Solaja Mohammed-Jamiu Olayemi – Director, Other Financial Institutions Supervision
- Dr. Okpanachi Usman Mose – Director, Statistics

