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Thursday 20 February 2014

President Jonathan picks Zenith Bank MD as new CBN Governor

 
President Jonathan has picked the current Managing Director of Zenith Bank Godwin Emefiele to replace Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. His name has been forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. 

Bayo Adelabu, the current Executive Director at First Bank as Deputy Governor of CBN, replacing Tunde Lemo.

Sanusi was removed just a few months to the end of his tenure. His tenure was supposed to end in June 2014. Sanusi said he will challenge the decision to suspend him but will not go back to the job.

106 comments:

Obinna James said...

Congratulations.

Unknown said...

Congrats n advance sir

BONARIO NNAGS said...

I wish him the best of luck,and he must learn from the mistakes ofLamido Sanusi that saying the truth doesn't pay in this part of the world.

~BONARIO~says sp via NOKIA3310

Anonymous said...

Just like that

Unknown said...

Issokai, i just hope he knws wat he's doing

Chy Somy said...

That's a good one,our president is realy strategising

Anonymous said...

From where now? So the plot was to replace the whistle-blower with a southern yes-man? Kai, Jona! SMH for Naija.

Igor said...

Well,I hope he serves the intrest of Nigerians.M.O,my harshest critic on LIB,please read what Nigeria's best financial analyst has to say about Sanusi's suspension.

PRETTYSILVIA said...

This is serious! President jonathan is really restructuring everytyn around him nd he just keeps suprising me.I hope this one will. Work well.I am watching......

Visages Parfait said...

Sanusi may have been "raving" mad,but I think he left you a big shoe to fill,please fill 'em & exceed our imaginations too (in a good way)...and please,can something be done about bank targets?? The pressure is crazy!

Anonymous said...

Confusion of d govt! GEJ ur tenure is a failure

Anonymous said...

Whooooops!!!! Well deserved.. So proud of ma MD! Muarhhhhhhhhhh

Unknown said...

...Iv alwyz knw diz mr Godwin 2 b xtremely Ambitious! Hiz hardwrk hz finali paid off I guess..congratz on ur New appointment sir!! Plus Jona iz vexn ooo kai

@BOBO_EDO said...

Na wa oooooo. Wetin dey happen for this country??? O___O... It's just happening like action movie!!!

@Bobo_Edo

Peejay said...

OMG! The drama keeps unfolding hour after hour, minute after minute!

Unknown said...

WonderfUL

ary said...

This all seems so underhanded and well thought out! Suspended and they already have a replacement! Even the acting governor didn't get an opportunity to wield her power. This country actually sucks, the elites just think they can go about business anyhow they wish, irrespective of its consequence and believe the consequence could be dire!!!

Anonymous said...

See gobe! Just like that they don change him immediately....I was even thinking they will soon resolve the matter not knowin they will appoint a new governor without wasting time...Our President is doing he thinks is right anð good for the country...Good of him...I salute him



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Anonymous said...

wow..congrats 2 u sir

Unknown said...

I RECEIVE FAVOUR FROM ABOVE IJN... I TAP INTO THIS..... MY NAME IS LYDIA DARAMOLA, AND I AM THE NEXT MINISTER OF PETOLEUM.... AMEN....

Adorable Jewel said...

Wats all dis change about??? Hmmmmmmm,,,very soon, he will start changing dia names to new ones***Smh**

Unknown said...

Who is he?

Unknown said...

Uncle jonah CBN governo not nigeria...... I think this CBN stuff should be in a form of a vote...... Well congrat man.....

Unknown said...

Jonathan is confused

Alloy Chikezie said...

I suspect politics here, something Is not right here


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Unknown said...

Judging frm this exercise, it clearly shows that nigeria belong to our goverment....... Am just a nigerian and didnt stand for anything.....

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm i no won cum undastnd oga jona again oooh, i jez hop al dis z 4 d'best
#MzEmerald

Unknown said...

Well, congrat man...... Enjoy it when it still last.......

Pamz said...

Linda you too much o, you get in house gist fast fast....amebo

Anonymous said...

Thank god, we don't want islamic banking in nigeria.

Anonymous said...

Seems as if Goodluck wants to send us back to the stone age by putting a less capable person who will not be able to challenge the government in position. The CBN is meant to be autonomous to be effective.

Anonymous said...

I taut it was sarah ALADE???

Anonymous said...

Like the great Fela will say we just dey perambulation and we still dey the same place!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Mind rest on islamic banking stuff.

Anonymous said...

Sips beer

@BOBO_EDO said...

With what qualification???? My frnd, God doesn't work like that....

@Bobo_Edo

Anonymous said...

Another IBO THIEF don hammer!I'm sorry 4 dis country.But he luks like a dunce though,but looks cn b deceptive.

Anonymous said...

Ok no wahala. I haf hear u. Go and challenge. Sweet anonymous.

Anonymous said...

the cbn act states dat u cant sack d governor without senate approval. Our president has gone bunkers yooo.

Anonymous said...

BONa Ode.....can't u close dat ur smelling gut?....wat do u knw abt politics.....ur busy ova 2 mk a coment on LIB afterward u ll start criticizing peoples ur entire generation will neva smell dia Ass

Anonymous said...

This is what happens when you talk about a real man of God without facts

Anonymous said...

Tho I was pushed to abuse u, lemme save it....what truth did Sanusi say? giving Nigerians conflicting info...everyone is now confused to how much if at all anything is missing..Tnx to Lamido...U don't play politics with that kinda position...but sort the issues! he could have written the president without involving d press!

Anonymous said...

Sharply!!!! Bros jo dey paranoid bigtym.... Congrats to the new Gov...

Anonymous said...

Linda, do a Lil bit of homework and research to find out whether the president has that power over a supposed independent body. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Shouldn't the position go to a Yoruba or southwest candidate?

Anonymous said...

ThankGod oooo. Nore more islamic banking or all dat rubbish sanusi proposed! Oga Jona is using his powers well as president.....at least he is not a weakling after all!!!

Anonymous said...

Nigeria has finally lost it way.

Does anybody know the perception of Nigeria now. A country of tribal men and clannish cannibals.

How will the world take us serious.

If it is the last thing i do, i will vote Jonathan out.

Corruption=PDP

dhobiz said...

I wonder what this Jona is up to

chikaezez.blogspot.com said...

All this is bc of 2015!!! Sanusi u sef too talk, u have alot of enemy na, Emir of Kano will be glad to see jonathan arrest u so his son can be d heir of kano throne... hope d new gov will learn from sanusi mistake of not speaking the truth......

deb said...

He is not! He is preparing for 2015

Unknown said...

2015 preparation in progress, he isn't confused.

Anonymous said...

Sanusi was the best CBN governor that country ever had.The only CBN gov that won reputable international awards. The only governor that wasn't afraid of steping on toes of big wings, such as Cecelia Ibru exposing her and other banking armed robbers who traded, enriched and survived on money that were lodged by the poor.People lodged their money in banks without getting any interest. These sacked MDs by Sanusi were busy converting people's rightful interest to theirs. The government have decided to embarrass him because he exposed the 20 billion dollars that was not remitted by NNPC into the account of the federal government. Sanusi saved the banking industry and all your money, how else would you all have known that most of the banks he merged were operating on very little capital as such placing strains on your money and stealing away rightful interest u are entitled? Let me be clear on one thing, am not a muslim. I careless about religion, what's is important is that we get any one who can do the job,that person who works in the interest of the public.Islamic baking is the best system of banking, why is this? u get loans without interests on the loans you offered by banks.Islam is against interests,why do u all think the banks fought this system? work that out. Now the government has gotten a toy for a CBN governor, a man they can manipulate.All u back there are busy cheering and sending congratulatory messages.Sanusi highlighted that the federal government were not remitting necessary funds into federal account and yet they kept saying the country is broke.Pls all u back there reason well with all your senses before coming to a conclusion. This man would never last a year as CBN governor if he does not conform to the looting of the federal government. Yea yea, Sanuis sure had his flows, who doesn't? but what is interesting about him is that he understood the balance of going about things, and did what had to be done.

Bonny said...

Wow, Sanusi should have known there is something called executive might. You can't bite the finger that fed you.

Anonymous said...

Yes guy u are rite, we dnt wnt islamic banking in nigeria, oya more sponsorship for B haram.

Unknown said...

Kai! English don suffer.. U wey no fit spell "petroleum" correctly, wan become minister. Nywayz, anybody is allowed 2 daydream.

Anonymous said...

Sanusi stood up to the government and why not? who is the president? a servant of the public.He was the best.He exposed the thefts of MDs of banks, this a thing no one CBN governor could do.How do u guys reason?

Anonymous said...

Habatically! U no go start frm MINISTER of PROSTITUTE first???Dat one go fit u pass nw.

Debbie Chelsea said...

Congrats Godwin!!!!!!! Lindodo hope ur day is goin on well !!

Anonymous said...

U guys are unbelievable.Be informed, investigate what islamic banking entails.I can see most guys here are kids in high schools.

Anonymous said...

all these people talking trash dont know the 1st thing about politics. Let your cook come and report to you that your wife dey die some of the market money wey u dey give am. lets see how long the cook will last in that house no matter how tasty his food is. linda luv pls post my comment

Anonymous said...

What do u know about Islamic banking? Or is it d name Islamic that u despice? FYI Islamic banking is non-interest banking where u share profit or loss with your bank from d business financed by d bank without paying outrageous interest rates

Anonymous said...

This is just not right. Why not make the Sarah lady deputy governor . Also, when was the zenith guy consulted etc.

Anonymous said...

My God. They have put a yes man and a sir sir boy for this enviable and important post. God help us o. See fat Reuben wey dey abuse dem before now fat on singing their praises. The power of money. Why he no go marry 2 or 3 wives sef.

kclub said...

What a bad leader we've got. Due process they said payz.

Unknown said...

Lmao...amen

Anonymous said...

My God. They have put a yes man and a sir sir boy for this enviable and important post. God help us o. See fat Reuben wey dey abuse dem before now fat on singing their praises. The power of money. Why he no go marry 2 or 3 wives sef.

Anonymous said...

Congrats to my MD......1 luv to u sir.Fumzy backstone says so.wink*

Anonymous said...

How won't he be removed....u challenge the power of the president of a country in which you are a mere Central Bank Governor, that disrespectful..

2. You remove policies and replace them with harsh ones not even cool for the masses but for you and you mind alone..

3. You say when receiving money from abroad, it shuld be in our local currency. When u damn well know the local currency doesn't have a stable value...that's preposterous!

4. You talk out of line, loose and belligerent like a puffed up house wife, that's "olojukokoro" ..

5. Now, u think u can win the good of your region with being truthful..its overrated they also want u out, cos u are light years ahead of your own self in rightful thoughts..

Oga jona...please play your cards well, and anybody wey wan challenge your authority and power again....#kick his/her ass out straight....this is "NIGERIA and not MYAREA"...

Linda post am or I go summon you to face my panel!

@otunbaflonii

Anonymous said...

There are different sets of rules depending on who you are. Why didn't the presidency choose a new dg for sec when arumah had issues with the house. This man has not been suspended, but sacked. How can you choose a replacement when they are just allegations. How about the 20 billions dollars missing.?. Can you please provide quick answers Reuben abating just have you have speedily addressed the nation.

Anonymous said...

Minister of Finance(Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala)
Securities & Exchange Commission (Arunma Oteh)
Nigeria Stock Exchange (Oscar Onyema)
Governor CBN (Godwin Emefiele)
MD, Sovereign Wealth Fund (Uche Orji)
DG, Budget Office (Bright Okogwu)
Securities& Investment Tribunal (Ngozi Chianakwalam)

Anonymous said...

Call me biased, but the mere mention of zenith bank gives me soo much fury.. My ex-boyfriend works there(the head office) and to think his boss is going to be the governor of central bank? Spells nothing but DOOM!! In capital letters.. Confused lots.. #MyOpinion..

Unknown said...

JUST LIKE DT? SUSPENSION AND APPOINTMENT SAME TODAY? HABAAA, ITS UNLAWFUL

Anonymous said...

@bonario wat truth is he sayin? He told nigerians dat d NNPC cannot mk acct 4 d sum of $49bilion, he later said is $10b, after much investigation n pressure frm nigerians nd oda financial institutions he said is $20b, without writting much let me put dis question 2 u @bonario, How much is d money dat NNPC can't mk acct for?

Anonymous said...

This Jonathan is an Economic iliterate n it's obvious in his rash decisions.can sm1 tell us what Tunde Lemo's fault is, conspiracy? Still think mallam SLS is d best so far

Zenki brown said...

Jona appointed dr Sarah as acting cbn gov, while they investigate †ђξ case ☀f Sanusi, ♓☺w cum he is sending ​A̶̲̅ name already to senate. Has he finished †ђξ investigation process??? Well, its politics at play.

breal said...

Senate dis senate dat. E be like sey those senators dey madt. Una junior GEJ dey mumu una agbayas. With the power vested on them by the REPUBLIC, they still can't check the decisions of GEJ. If dem born una well, make una accept dat thief looking man. Sen-hate indeed.

Anonymous said...

Even doe I work wit Zenith, a million likes to ur comment. I totally agree wit u. Emefiele is just a puppet.

Anonymous said...

Tell them o! Nigerians are so blind. That's why you all will continue to have bad leaders!

AnnMarie said...

I really hope he can do better than Sanusi

Dee Tee said...

Hmmm... Interesting

Anonymous said...

Tribalistic mo'fo!!!!didn't mention odimegwu that was sacked for nothing as NPC chairman for saying the truth after Kano governor raised alarm...Fucker

Anonymous said...

Both anonymous commenters on here are fools

Anonymous said...

He wrote to the president.nothing happened.whether conflicting or not,he st least stood up to speak about the rot and massive looting going on.i feel so sad for us.we will wake up one day and there will be nothing left.

Anonymous said...

MR PRESIDENT JUST APPOINTED JIM OVIA AND NOT MR GODWIN.WE ALL KNOW GODDY BOY IS JUST A YES MAN.HE DOES NOT EVEN FART WITHOUT ASKING MR OVIA.
OH DEAR.WE ARE IN TROUBLE

Anonymous said...

@2:12 are you bitter that your fellow stupid, arrogant and disrespectful Hausa-Fulani brother has finally been taught how to behave towards his boss. Rude idiots!

Anonymous said...

So sad for us.this man can't handle this o.mr fola adeola,elumelu,aig or any of the other bad boys would do a better job.atleast they will know when the looting is happening.this man won't know shit.

last baby said...

Congratulations pls.make.igbos proud

Unknown said...

See the way his looking now, very soon his condition will change. Amen?

Anonymous said...

Jona's choice of this guy as a replacement just sums it all up. I once saw this guy doing the sign of the cross before entering Jim Ovia's office. And he was the DMD then! I've never known him to have his own opinion on ANY matter. This appointment is a blank cheque for Jona to loot this country to death. It's gonna be rough, Nigeria. Very rough!

Anonymous said...

@ Bonario, u have sold ur birthright for a mere pleasure! Criticizing ur root, but forgetting that there is no place like home! Keep instigating people against south ministers. I too know will kill u one day! Maybe. Should join the muslim. Akwuna nwoke.

Unknown said...

Well Such is life,Naija leaders they are the Ruler,Citizen they do anything anything they like .

Anonymous said...

Anon 2.03pm, such a daft comment!

AGB said...

Just when you think president Jonathan is finally getting ish together,he would disappoint you again. Even if he wanted to sack Sanusi, did he go about it the right way by law?

Anonymous said...

@Otunbaolodo

Igor said...

I am an Igbo man,but I would have genuinely supported such a move.

Igor said...

I am an Igbo man,but I would have genuinely supported such a move.

Anonymous said...

Tk u. Some people will just comment ignorantly. The Islamic banking was only proposed for Muslims

Anonymous said...

Don't get it, what's our biz with ur ex boyfriend. Pls address the issue at hand not ur personal problem.

Amarachukwu. said...

Ok by me.

Anonymous said...

Uncle Godwin has finally made it.chai! uncle Jim would be furious, the servant has finally outdone his master.Congrats Uncle,I know you will get there.Aunty Meg would form shakara die nah anyways you have worked for it, don't be prejudiced sha,i know you have a soft spot for Jim Ovia,you have both come along way,but its time to be the master.congratulations uncle!im proud of you!

Unknown said...

Just like that???

Anonymous said...

All you idiots commenting shit about a man you don't know.aBEG you people should leave uncle Goddy alone abeg.He has worked for it! kudos uncle.I see say our family member don comment before,I suspect say nah charity be dat,anyways uncle I hope you become the governor, then aunty Meg go para finish dis one say e never reach she dey already do!anyways IM rooting and praying for you and please leave Ovia alone abeg.you don serve am too much e don reach mey you go pass am abeg.Im proud of you.

Anonymous said...

Congrat sir....for ur info, he isn't purely igbo but a delta ibo..Agbor precisely same place with Jim ovia......I bet he is in 4 Good......Congrat sir ,u've made us proud...Agborinma! Ikarinma! Alua! "Nurse yalo"

Anonymous said...

Congrat sir....for ur info, he isn't purely igbo but a delta ibo..Agbor precisely same place with Jim ovia......I bet he is in 4 Good......Congrat sir ,u've made us proud...Agborinma! Ikarinma! Alua! "Nurse yalo"

Anonymous said...

That Bonario is just making a fool of himself.

Anonymous said...

All of you foolish people who are saying he is now free of Jim Ovia, who do you think recommended him for this job? As the is Godwin has been a front for Jim as MD of Zenith, that is how he is going to be a front for jim as CBN Governor.

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