Eke Rejects Tinubu's CBN Board Appointment Due to World Bank Role Conflict
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Urum Eke rejected President Tinubu's appointment to serve on the CBN Board of Directors due to conflict with his role as a World Bank consultant.
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Eke's rejection came to light when Senator Orji Kalu told the Senate that Eke had called to reject the offer.
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The Senate confirmed 4 other nominees to the CBN Board - Robert Agbede, Ado Yakubu Wanka, Murtala Sagagi, and Muslimat Aliyu.
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Eke has over 35 years experience in finance including auditing, consulting, and executive roles at major banks.
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He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Fairchild Group and Chairman of the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre.