Meet Dr. Bala M. Bello, nominee deputy governor of the central bank of Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the authority to appoint the Governor and Four (4) Deputy Governors for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Furthermore, President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending their confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, as listed below:

(1) Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro

(2) Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo

(3) Mr. Philip Ikeazor

(4) Dr. Bala M. Bello

A native of Taraba State, Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello is an industry leader, whose career has spanned Banking, Capital Markets, and Pension Fund Management:

Bello is a well-respected public official and a renowned accountant. In April 2017, Bello was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari as the Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank

Bello has an excellent performance record brimming with excellence. He is well known for surpassing his competition to achieve the greatest level of success in his field.

Who is Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello?

Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello Kakara, a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s financial landscape, hails from Taraba State, Nigeria. His notable accomplishments, remarkable leadership, and dedication have earned him the well-respected Dan Buram-Gashaka Title. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello was appointed to this prestigious position by His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR).

Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello is an honorary senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, a fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration, and a member of the Certified Pension Institute of Management, Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello possesses a wealth of expertise in finance and leadership.

Furthermore, his dedication to education is evident in the numerous honorary degrees and qualifications he has earned. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in leadership and management from ESAE University Republic of Benin and a Doctor of Business Administration by The Commonwealth University in collaboration with London Graduate School.

Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello’s academic journey began at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, one of Nigeria’s premier institutions, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA. Committed to continuous learning, he pursued executive development at Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania, United States of America, and completed the high potential leadership program at Harvard Business School in Boston, United States of America. His accolades also include a diploma in Operational Leadership from the esteemed Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada and a portfolio management certificate from the Institute of Finance in New York.

Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello’s life and career epitomize excellence, leadership, and a dedication to fostering success in others.