Folashodun Shonubi
Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi (born 7 March 1962) is a Nigerian economist who is 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 (Operations Directorate) under the Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele until his suspension.[4] He resigned from the central bank in 2023.[1]
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 – 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 |
Life
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.[5] 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.[5]
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.[5] 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][6]
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]
References
- Disu, Nathanael (22 September 2023). "Yemi Cardoso assumes duty as acting CBN Governor". Nairametrics. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- Nseyen, Nsikak (10 June 2023). "CBN: Five things to know about acting Governor, Folashodun Shonubi". Daily Post. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- 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". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- Ugbodaga, Kazeem (10 June 2023). "14 Quick Facts About Acting CBN Governor Folashodun Shonubi". PM News. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- Nigeria, Guardian (12 June 2023). "Daunting expectations from Shonubi as CBN 'housecleaning' begins". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 12 June 2023.