The Senate has begun screening Dr Olayemi Cardoso for appointment as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Also being screened with Cardoso are four CBN Deputy Governor nominees, including Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor and Dr. Bala M. Bello.
While responding to questions from Senators, Cardoso assured of his readiness to implement the 2023 Finance Act, and tackle monetary and other economic challenges facing the country.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had earlier approved the nomination of Cardoso as the new Governor of the CBN, pending his confirmation by the Senate.
