Buhari Sends Edward Adamu’s Name for Senate Confirmation as CBN Dep Governor

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of the Director, Human Resources of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Edward Lametek Adamu, to the Senate for confirmation as Deputy Governor of the bank, confirming THISDAY’s exclusive story last week on his appointment.

Adamu, if cleared and confirmed by the Senate, will replace Sulaiman Barau, from Zaria, Kaduna State, who retired in December 2017.

Buhari in a statement signed by his Special Adviser. Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said his appointment was in accordance with the provisions of Section 8(1) (2) of the CBN (Establishment) Act 2007.

“President Buhari has nominated Edward Lametek Adamu and sent his name to the Senate for confirmation as deputy governor of CBN.
“This was contained in a letter dated January 26, 2018, to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

“Adamu, from Gombe State, replaces Mr. Sulaiman Barau, from Zaria, Kaduna State, who retired in December 2017.
“The nominee, who has spent 25 years in the CBN, was appointed in 2012 as Director of Strategy.

“He became Director, Human Resources in 2016, from where he was nominated as deputy governor,” the statement said.