CBN Gets New Image Maker As Osita Nwanisobi Retires After Years of Meritorious Service

CBN Gets New Image Maker As Osita Nwanisobi Retires After Years of Meritorious Service

  • Osita Nwanisobi, who has served in various capacities at the Central Bank of Nigeria for several years, will be leaving the organization
  • His last position held at the CBN was as the Director of Corporate Communications, where he served as the image maker
  • He first occupied this position on an acting basis and then on a full-time basis since 2020, three years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the retirement of its image maker, Osita Nwanisobi, after a long and meritorious service to the bank.

Before his retirement, Nwanisobi served as director of Corporate Communications, the CBN since 2020.

CBN gets new spokesman
CBN gets new spokesman, Abdulmumin(right) as Nwanisobi(left) retires. Photo credit: @cbn
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During his tenure, he played a key role in enhancing the apex bank's reputation and promoting its policies and initiatives, Punch reports.

The retiring Nwanisobi took over from Isaac Okorafor in 2020, he has also served as special assistant to the deputy governor of Financial System Stability between 2009 and 2011.

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Isa Abdulmumin takes over

CBN has quickly appointed Isa Abdulmumin as the replacement for Nwanisobi.

Abdulmumin will serve in the capacity of acting director corporate communications department.

Announcing the appointment of Abdulmumin, CBN described him as a dedicated staff of the CBN for several years and reputed to be a hard-working go-getter, efficient professional, and media personality.

Quick background on CBN

The CBN is the central bank and apex monetary authority of Nigeria established by the CBN Act of 1958 and commenced operations on 1 July 1959.

The major regulatory objectives of the bank as stated in the CBN Act are to: maintain the country's external reserves, promote monetary stability and a sound financial environment, and act as a banker of last resort and financial adviser to the federal government.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.