Tinubu Nominee Rejects CBN Board Appointment, Citing World Bank Job Conflict
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President Bola Tinubu nominated Eke and 4 others to the CBN Board, but Eke rejected the offer due to a conflict with his World Bank job.
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Eke informed Senator Orji Kalu that the CBN position would conflict with Eke's roles as a World Bank consultant and advisor to other organizations.
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The Senate confirmed 4 of the 5 nominees - Robert Agbede, Ado Yakubu Wanka, Professor Murtala Sagagi, and Mrs. Muslimat Aliyu.
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Senate Committee on Banking chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru recommended the confirmations per the CBN Act.
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Eke did not appear before the committee for screening and was not confirmed.