Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Department of State Services (DSS) has
reacted to reports that it’s personnel laid siege on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday.
The report had also said the DSS arrested the Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
Reacting to the report, Dr. Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, National Headquarters
Abuja described the news as fake and quite misleading.
Meanwhile, Mr. Emefiele, has resumed duty after his annual vacation abroad.
Emefiele, who proceeded on leave in December 2022, resumed work today, Monday, January 16, 2023.
A statement from CBN signed by Osita Nwanisobi Director, Corporate, said the Governor resumed with renewed vigour to perform his duty ahead of the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year scheduled for January 23 to 24, 2023.
He said 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.
