By Dayo Omoogun
Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora has formally assumed office as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday March 2, 2020 replacing Dr. Okwu Joseph Nnanna, who exited from the Bank on February 2, 2020.
In his brief remarks while welcoming the new deputy governor to the bank, the Governor, Godwin Emefiele congratulated him on his appointment and charged him to go beyond upholding the interest of the CBN to upholding the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians, majority of who he said desired positive impact in their daily lives.
Referring to the youthfulness of Obiora and some other new Directors of the bank, the Governor stressed that deliberate effort was being made by the Management of the Bank to assign more responsibility to the youth, who he noted possessed energy that must be put to positive use for the good of Nigerians.
Responding after taking his oath of office,the new Deputy Governor expressed joy to be back at the CBN, promising to add value to the processes even as he solicited the cooperation of all in achieving his tasks.
The new Deputy