Urum Kalu Eke
President Bola Tinubu has replaced Mr Orum Kalu Eke, a nominee for the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) who rejected the appointment.
Mr Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate informed the Red Carpet Chamber of the development during plenary on Wednesday.
In the letter announcing the replacement, President Tinubu stated that Mr Ruby Onwudiwe will now replace the former South-east nominee, Urum Eke, who withdrew his candidacy because of his current commitment with the World Bank.
Mr Eke, a consultant to the World Bank and native of Abia State, declined his nomination as a member of the Apex Bank board last month. Continue Reading…
Mr Tinubu nominated him and four others as members of the CBN board of directors.
While Mr Eke was absent during screening, the four other nominees, Robert Agbide, Ado Wanga, Murtala Sagaley, and Muslimat Aliu, were present and were subsequently confirmed.
However, Tinubu noted that his action is in line with the provision of section 10 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
“In compliance with the provision of section 10 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) establishment Act 2007, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Ruby C. Onwudiwe, PhD as a member of the board of directors of the central bank of Nigeria. His curriculum vitae is attached.
“The Senate is advised to kindly note that Ruby Onwudiwe is a replacement of Mr Urum Kalu Eke due to the unavailability of Mr Eke to serve in that position.
“While it is my hope, therefore, that the senate will screen and confirm in its usual expeditious manner, the appointment of Ruby Onwudiwe PhD, please, accept distinguished senate president and distinguish senators of my highest regards” the letter reads. Continue Reading…
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