SENATE CONFIRMS EMEFIELE AS NEW CBN GOVERNOR

Abuja - The Senate has confirmed the
appointment of Godwin Emefiele as the
new Governor of the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN),
President Goodluck Jonathan had
submitted his name on February 20 to
succeed suspended governor of the bank,
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
Emefiele was grilled for hours by the
senators and senate President David
Mark expressed satisfaction over his
responses.
Emefiele was until his appointment the
Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc.