CBN announces new appointments, confirms Osita Nwanisobi as spokesperson

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the appointment of Osita Nwanisobi as the director of its corporate communications department.

Nwanisobi had acted in the capacity since October 2020 when his predecessor, Isaac Okorafor retired from service

Prior to his role as a director, Nwanisobi served as a special assistant to the financial system stability (FSS) deputy governor between 2009 and 2011; and also as a special assistant to the corporate services deputy governor from 2001 to 2009.

He obtained a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Nwanisobi also holds a master of science (MSc) degree in industrial sociology from the University of Lagos, and a master of business administration (MBA) in finance and markets from the University of Benin.

The apex bank also announced the appointment of seven new directors to its various departments.

The new directors include Abdulkadir Abdullahi Jibril who take over from Mohammed Ahmed Shehu as medical services director; Rashidat Jumoke Monguno replaces Haruna Mustafa as consumer protection department (CPD) director; while Chibuzo Anthony Efobi also replaces Ibrahim Tukur as financial policy and regulation department director.

It also appointed Elizabeth Omolara Fasoranti as branch operations director; Amina Habib as human resources department director; Blaise Ijebor as risk management director; and Benjamin Nnadi as reserve management director.

CBN further said all the appointments made will take effect from August 25, 2021.