PRESS RELEASE
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented Mrs Aishah Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation as Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She is to replace a former Deputy Governor, who retired early this year.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 8(1) (2) of Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007, Buhari urged Senate President, Mr Bukola Saraki, to consider the expeditious confirmation of Mrs Ahmad, who would then assume work immediately.

In the same vein, the President has written the Senate, seeking confirmation of appointment of members of Monetary Policy Committee of the CBN. They are to replace four members, whose tenure expires at the end of this year. The nominees are: Mr Adeola Festus Adenikiju, a professor of economics, Mr Aliyu Rafindadi Sanusi; Mr Robert Chikwendu Asogwa and Mr Asheikh A. Maidugu.

After Senate clearance, the new members of the Monetary Policy Committee are to assume duties next January.

FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)