Tinubu suspends CBN Gov. Emefiele, directs immediate handover to Deputy Gov. Operations
June 9, 2023
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
Willie Bassey, director of information, SGF office, in a statement issued on Friday, said the suspension is with immediate effect.
“Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of the investigation and the reforms.”