This is a two-part article. You need to read both parts to get the drift. Don’t worry, it will take less than a few minutes of your time. Part one starts with a “must-see” list. Part two tells the main gist. Enjoy the read.

  • The former Chairman of the Nigeria branch of one of the world’s leading banks. Former public sector official. Local and foreign education up to master’s level in Ivy League university.
  • The former Senior leader in Five top Nigerian banks. CEO of NIBBS a multibillion-dollar Nigerian company. Foreign and local education up to Master’s degree.  
  • The former Group CEO of Nigeria’s most successful and biggest bank. Foreign and local education up to master’s degree level.
  • The former CEO of Nigeria’s oldest bank. A senior leader in several leading banks. Foreign and local education up to master’s degree level at Ivy League universities. Honorary doctorate degree.
  • A Career public banker. Foreign and local education up to Phd
  • A Professor of Economics. Economics educator at leading local and global universities. Foreign and local education up to PhD level.
  • The former CEO of Nigeria’s oldest bank. Senior leader in several top banks, chartered accountant. Foreign and local education.
  • The former MD of Nigeria’s second oldest bank. Foreign and local education 
  • A Career public banker with the highest of qualifications locally.

These are some of the qualifications of the people who have led the Central Bank of Nigeria for the past 41 years. These men and women have in their personal capacities achieved the highest levels of education locally and globally. They have in their private careers achieved some of the topmost levels of success in Nigeria and overseas. These are people who would qualify as the best choices for any job on the earth.

What then happens when they get into public office? Can such an array of persons be accused of mismanagement of the currency?  Or do we need to have a rethink?

Read Part 2 for the conclusion