Chuks Oyema-Aziken
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele from office with immediate effect.
This is contained in a press statement from the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
The press statement signed by Willie Bassey
Director, Information, said the suspension is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.
The OSGF statement said Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms.
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