Emefiele Resumes Duty as CBN Governor

There have been a lot of reactions on Monday after Godwin Emefiele resumed duty as CBN governor weeks after he left the country under controversial circumstances.

The news was made known at the Central Bank Headquarters in Abuja.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the embattled CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has resumed duty after his annual leave abroad.

It was reported last week that the embattled CBN governor returned to the country on Wednesday, amidst growing rumour that he would be arrested by the Department of State Service.

However, according to a statement by CBN Director, Corporate Communications Department,  Mr. Osita Nwanisobi,  said Emefiele, who proceeded on leave in December 2022, resumed work Monday.

The statement read, “The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has resumed duty after his annual vacation abroad. Mr. Emefiele, who proceeded on  leave in December 2022, resumed today, Monday, January 16, 2023.

“The Governor resumed with renewed vigour to perform his duty ahead of the first Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the year scheduled for January 23 to 24, 2023.

“Mr. Emefiele remains committed to performing the task before him in line with his oath of office and the policy direction of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“While thanking the public for keeping faith with the Bank, we urge Nigerians to continue to support the policies of the Bank aimed at ensuring a stable financial system and the Nigerian economy in general.”