"We must all work together in order to harness the true potential of our nation"

On occasion of the “Going for Growth 2:0” Roundtable Session

"A vibrant and innovative health care system is vital for our national security"

On occasion of at the Award of Grants for the Healthcare Sector Research and Development Intervention Scheme

"I truly believe that working together, we can achieve our goals and give Nigerians the chance to live longer, better and more fulfilled lives"

Maiden remarks of Emefiele at assumption of office

Mr. Godwin Emefiele

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria

Godwin Emefiele is the current governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a Nigerian Economist born on August 4, 1961, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He hails from Ika South, Agbor Region of Delta State, Nigeria. Before joining the Central Bank of Nigeria, Emefiele has had over 26 years of experience in commercial banking (Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank PLC, Deputy Managing Director at Zenith Bank).

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