Folashodun Shonubi
Folashodun Shonubi | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria | |
| In office 9 June 2023 – 15 September 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Godwin Emefiele |
| Succeeded by | Yemi Cardoso |
| Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Operations Directorate) | |
| In office 17 October 2018 – 15 September 2023 | |
| Governor | Godwin Emefiele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi 7 March 1962 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Profession | Banker |
Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi (born 7 March 1962) is a Nigerian economist who served as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 9 June to 15 September 2023.[1][2][3] He was the deputy governor (Operations Directorate) under the former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele until his suspension.[4] He resigned from the central bank in September 2023.[1]
On 15 September 2023, major news articles in Nigeria claimed that all deputy governors of the CBN mainly Folashodun Shonubi, Aishah Ahmad, Edward Lametek Adamu and Kingsley Obiora were removed from office alongside their principal, Godwin Emefiele who had been earlier suspended[5][6][7] by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Life
[edit]Shonubi graduated from the University of Lagos from 1978 to 1983 after obtaining a BSc. and MSc. in Mechanical Engineering, a Master in Business Administration specializing in Finance between 1988 and 1989.[8]
His first working experience was at Mek-ind Associates where he worked as consultant engineer from 1984 to 1989 then later as a marketing executive at Inlaks Computers Limited.[8]
From 1990 to 1993, Shonubi was the Head of Treasury Operations of Citibank before proceeding to First City Monument Bank as vice president and Ecobank Nigeria Limited as executive director.[3]
From 1999 to 2007, he worked at MBC International as the deputy general manager.[3]
From 2009 to 2012, he was employed by Union Bank of Nigeria Limited as an executive director, operations, technology and services.[8]
From 2012 to his appointment as the deputy governor of CBN (Operations Directorate), he was the managing director and chief executive officer of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC.[3][9]
On 9 June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him as the acting governor of Central Bank of Nigeria following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele.[2] Following the appointment of Yemi Cardoso as governor of the central bank, Shonubi resigned from the CBN.[1] Major newspapers in Nigeria at the time claim that Shonubi and his co-Deputy Governors were removed from office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu[10] while some others claim they were forced to resign.[11] Mr. Shonubi who was appointed Deputy Governor by President Muhammadu Buhari in June, 2018 with Senate confirmation in October, 2018 was due for reappointment for another term of five-years in October 2023, before his sudden exit from the Bank.[12][13]
Awards
[edit]Shonubi holds the National Honours of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Disu, Nathanael (22 September 2023). "Yemi Cardoso assumes duty as acting CBN Governor". Nairametrics. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b Nseyen, Nsikak (10 June 2023). "CBN: Five things to know about acting Governor, Folashodun Shonubi". Daily Post. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d Adegboyega, Ayodeji (10 June 2023). "Profile: Meet Folashodun Shonubi, CBN's acting governor". Premium Times. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Oyewo, Dayo (9 June 2023). "Folashodun Shonubi: Meet the CBN's new acting governor". The Punch. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ Itsibor, Mark; Bello, Olushola (16 September 2023). "Tinubu Finally Sacks Emefiele, All Deputy Governors". Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Tinubu sacks Emefiele, deputies, nominates Cardoso as new CBN governor". 15 September 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Tinubu Finally Sacks Emefiele, All CBN Deputy Governors". Asorock.comn. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Ugbodaga, Kazeem (10 June 2023). "14 Quick Facts About Acting CBN Governor Folashodun Shonubi". P.M. News. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Daunting expectations from Shonubi as CBN 'housecleaning' begins". The Guardian. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Tinubu sacks Emefiele, deputies, nominates Cardoso as new CBN governor". 15 September 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Olisah, Chike (17 September 2023). "CBN Act allows President to remove CBN Deputy Governors – Experts". Nairametrics. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Odunsi, Wale (10 October 2018). "Nigerian Senate confirms Shonubi as CBN Deputy Governor". Daily Post. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Buhari appoints new CBN deputy governor". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Full list of 2023 National Honours recipients". The Nation. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.