Godwin Emefiele | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Emefiele in July 2015 | |
| Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria | |
| In office 4 June 2014 – 9 June 2023 | |
| President | Goodluck Jonathan Muhammadu Buhari Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Sarah Alade (Acting)[1] |
| Succeeded by | Folashodun Shonubi (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1961 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Margaret Emefiele |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Master of Arts degree in Finance |
| Alma mater | |
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| Website | godwinemefiele |
Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele CFR (born 4 August 1961) is a Nigerian politician,[2][3] economist and banker who served as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 4 June 2014[4] until his suspension by President Bola Tinubu, on 9 June 2023.[5][6]
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- ^ "CBN governor Emefiele joins presidential race, obtains APC form". 6 May 2022. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "APC ward chairman confirms Emefiele's membership, says CBN gov registered Feb 2021". The Punch. 9 May 2022. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Profile of Godwin Emefiele, new CBN GOV". Vanguard. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Tinubu suspends Emefiele, orders CBN probe". The Punch. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Adegboyega, Ayodeji (10 June 2023). "Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, arrested, detained". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.