Embattled CBN governor Emefiele resumes duty after vacation

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on Monday resumed duty after his annual leave abroad.

Disclosing this in a press statement  the Director, Public Relations, Osita Nwanisobi, said, “The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has resumed duty after his annual vacation abroad. Mr Emefiele, who proceeded on  leave in December 2022, resumed today, Monday, January 16, 2023.

“The Governor resumed with renewed vigour to perform his duty ahead of the first Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the year scheduled for January 23 to 24, 2023.

“Mr Emefiele remains committed to performing the task before him in line with his oath of office and the policy direction of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“While thanking the public for keeping faith with the Bank, we urge Nigerians to continue to support the policies of the Bank aimed at ensuring a stable financial system and the Nigerian economy in general.”

The PUNCH reported last week that the embattled CBN governor returned to the country on Wednesday, amidst growing rumour that he would be arrested by the Department of State Service.

Emefiele had left the country for weeks and while the DSS had quietly sought a court order to arrest Emefiele for “acts of financing terrorism, fraudulent activities and economic crimes of national security dimension” , but the Federal High Court, Abuja rejected the request.

Also restrained by the court order are the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.