The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Cardoso’s confirmation was announced after his screening by the Senate on Tuesday, September 27.

Cardoso was screened alongside four nominees for the positions of CBN Deputy Governors,  to steer affairs of the apex bank in the next five years.

The deputy governors include: Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, and Dr. Bala M. Bello.

Recall that last week, Cardoso resumed as the CBN governor in an acting capacity pending his screening and expected confirmation by the Senate.