South-East Nominee, Kalu Eke Rejects President Tinubu’s Appointment Into CBN Board

Urum Kalu Eke, nominated for the Central Bank of Nigeria Board of Directors, has declined the appointment extended by President Bola Tinubu, citing his ongoing commitment to the World Bank.

The rejection was communicated during Thursday’s plenary session as the Senate initiated the confirmation process for the nominees.

President Tinubu had submitted five names for confirmation as members of the CBN board on February 13, 2024.

However, Senator Orji Kalu informed the Senate that Eke had personally contacted him to decline the offer.

According to him, Eke expressed concerns about the potential conflict with his current role as a consultant for the World Bank, federal government agencies, and private companies.

“The nominee told me this role would conflict with his job as a consultant to the World Bank, Federal Government agencies, and other private companies,” stated Senator Kalu.

Despite Eke’s refusal, the Senate proceeded to confirm the appointments of four other members to the CBN Board of Directors: Robert Agbede, Ado Yakubu Wanka, Professor Murtala Sabo Sagagi, and Mrs. Muslimat Olanike Aliyu.

The confirmation followed the consideration of a report on the nominee screening by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions, presented by Chairman Senator Adetokunbo Abiru.

Abiru noted that Eke did not participate in the committee’s screening process.

KanyiDaily recalls that an Islamic cleric recently made a controversial statement asserting that President Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi deserves to be killed due to her role as a pastor.