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Folashodun Shonubi | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria | |
| In office 9 June 2023 – 15 September 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Godwin Emefiele |
| Succeeded by | Yemi Cardoso |
| Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Operations Directorate) | |
| In office 17 October 2018 – 15 September 2023 | |
| Governor | Godwin Emefiele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi 7 March 1962 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Profession | Banker |
Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi (born 7 March 1962) is a Nigerian economist who served as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 9 June to 15 September 2023.[1][2][3] He was the deputy governor (Operations Directorate) under the former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele until his suspension.[4] He resigned from the central bank in September 2023.[1] However on 15 September 2023, major news articles in Nigeria claimed that all deputy governors of the CBN mainly Folashodun Shonubi, Aishah Ahmad, Edward Adamu and Kingsley Obiora were removed from office alongside their principal, Godwin Emefiele who had been earlier suspended[5][6][7] by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- ^ a b Disu, Nathanael (22 September 2023). "Yemi Cardoso assumes duty as acting CBN Governor". Nairametrics. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (10 June 2023). "CBN: Five things to know about acting Governor, Folashodun Shonubi". Daily Post. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Adegboyega, Ayodeji (10 June 2023). "PROFILE: Meet Folashodun Shonubi, CBN's acting governor". Premium Times. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Oyewo, Dayo (9 June 2023). "Folashodun Shonubi: Meet the CBN's new acting governor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ Itsibor, Mark; Bello, Olushola (16 September 2023). "Tinubu Finally Sacks Emefiele, All Deputy Governors". Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Tinubu sacks Emefiele, deputies, nominates Cardoso as new CBN governor".
- ^ INC, TECH-IS. "in-news - Tinubu Finally Sacks Emefiele, All CBN Deputy Governors". Asorock.com. Retrieved 30 November 2023.