The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the disengagement of its Deputy Governor in charge of Operations, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, with effect from July 15, 2018.
According to a statement, by Isaac Okorafor, Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, the disengagement was said to have been formally accepted by President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a letter dated May 24, 2018 and personally signed by him, President Buhari was said to have thanked Mr. Adelabu for his services to the country and wished him the best in his future ambitions.
“While appreciating your services in the Central Bank of Nigeria since 9th April 2014, I wish you the very best in your future ambitions and continued commitment to public service in our country and specifically, as you seek to play a more active role in politics, in your home State,” the letter stated.
Mr. Adelabu formally assumed duty as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on April 9, 2014 and served at different times as Deputy Governor in charge of Financial System Stability (FSS), Corporate Services (CS), and lastly Operations (Ops), before he tendered his letter of disengagement.
