Global InformationYemi Cardoso information
Yemi Cardoso | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 15 September 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Folashodun Shonubi (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Olayemi Micheal Cardoso 10 July 1957 Lagos, British Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Spouse | Abimbola Chima Cardoso |
| Children | 5[1] |
| Parent | Felix Cardoso |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater |
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| Website | Official website |
Olayemi Michael "Yemi" Cardoso (born 10 July 1957) is a Nigerian banker who is the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.[2] He previously served as the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget of the Lagos State Government.[3]
Cardoso's private sector career included banking, stockbroking, consulting, and an appointment as the Chair of the Board of Citibank Nigeria.[4] He also served as a member of the Cities Alliance’s Africa Think Tank Group;[5] board member of MRS Oil;[6] Chairman, board of EFInA;[7] member, advisory board of Lagos Business School; and Chairman, board of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance. He was also an Executive Lead at Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association and the founding chairman and co-chair of Ehingbeti Summit, a Lagos State Economic Think Thank.[8]
On 15 September 2023, Bola Tinubu appointed Cardoso to serve as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, for a term of five years pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.[9] On 23 September 2023, Cardoso was officially confirmed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.[10]
- ^ Adeduyite, Okiki (15 September 2023). "Meet Yemi Cardoso, newly appointed CBN governor". The Punch. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Central Bank of Nigeria:: Board of Directors". www.cbn.gov.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "New Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria - InnateMarketer". innatemarketer.com. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Yemi Cardoso - Public Policy Expert | Banker & Chartered Stockbroker". Olayemi Cardoso. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "New Cities Alliance Africa Think Tank Puts City Development First". Cities Alliance. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "About Us - Board Of Directors". mrsoilnigplc.net. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Grantees End of the Year Dinner". EFInA: Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "CLOSING CEREMONY OF LAGOS ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2021 (EHINGBETI)". Lagos State Government. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ Adeduyite, Okiki (15 September 2023). "Meet Yemi Cardoso, newly appointed CBN governor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Bala-Gbogbo, Elisha (22 September 2023). "Nigeria's Olayemi Cardoso becomes acting central bank governor". Reuters.