HEADLINE | Posted: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

CBN redeploys four deputy governors


By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reassigned all four deputy governors of the institution.

The changes announced on Monday saw Mr Philip Ikeazor assume the policy portfolio previously held by Dr Muhammad Abdullahi.

Dr Abdullahi moved from the Economic Policy Directorate to head Corporate Services.

Ms Emem Nnana Usoro: Leaves Corporate Services to supervise operations.

Mr Lamido Yuguda was transferred from Operations to Financial System Stability Directorate.

The CBN did not state reasons for the redeployment.

The bank said such changes were “to make use of the experience of senior officials in different areas of responsibility and to support evolving institutional priorities.”

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