Again, CBN boss Sanusi emerges Central Bank Governor of the Year

CBN Governor, Sanusi lamido Sanusi

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was yesterday awarded the accolade of Central Bank Governor of the Year, by the African Banker Awards.
The award, which has now been won thrice by Sanusi, according to a statement, was in recognition of his outstanding work in sustaining banking reforms.
The statement noted that Sanusi has also “ensured macro-economic stability, protected the independence of the Central Bank and enhanced many aspects of the Nigerian Banking including adoption of new technologies for financial inclusion; continuous modernisation and more transparent disclosures.”
The Award Committee also said Sanusi “ has been continuously singled out by many of your central banking peers, international bankers, investors and development partners as a reformist governor with integrity, candour, energy and exceptional courage.
“There is no doubt that Africa’s improved reputation today is in large part owed to the achievements of leaders like you, and IC Publications as well as our event partners wholeheartedly cherish your exceptional contribution to the economic development of the African continent.”
Sanusi was recently awarded the accolade of Central Bank Governor of the Year, Sub-Saharan Africa, by the global business magazine, Emerging Markets.
The African Banker Awards now in its 7th edition, is designed to promote entrepreneurial excellence and world-class practices in banking and finance in Africa. They honour achievements in financial institutions and individuals who have contributed significantly to the reform, modernisation and expansion of the continent’s banking and financial system.