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President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by ryloy(op): 7:26pm On Mar 11
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for Lamido Abubakar Yuguda to be appointed as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Education
- http://M.Sc. in Money, Banking and Finance – University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1991)
- http://B.Sc. (Honours) in Accountancy – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (1983)

Professional Experience

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
- Director, Reserve Management Department (2010–2016)
Led teams responsible for managing and diversifying Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves, implementing risk-aware investment strategies, and growing reserve assets significantly through disciplined portfolio management (cash, fixed-term deposits, foreign government treasury bills, etc.).

- Various Senior Roles (2001–2010)
Focused on restructuring and diversifying the CBN's foreign exchange reserve portfolio post-return from IMF.

- Senior Manager, Investment Office, Foreign Operations Department (1992–1997 onward progression)
Handled external debt service payments and investment of external reserves in liquid, high-quality assets.

- Earlier Assignments (1984–1992)
- Senior Supervisor, Foreign Operations Department (1984): Maintained Nigeria’s external debt records.
- Banking Supervision Department (1985): Worked on prudential regulation, bank licensing, and oversight.
- Debt Conversion Committee Secretariat (1988): Pioneer staff managing the Nigerian Debt Conversion Programme.

International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC
- Economist, Africa Department (1997–2001)
Assessed economic policies and managed balance-of-payments support programs for IMF member countries in Africa.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria
- Director-General (2020–2024)
Oversaw regulation and development of Nigeria's capital markets, driving reforms, investor protection, and market integrity initiatives. (Succeeded in 2024; previously served as a Board Member.)

Other Affiliations
- Non-Executive Director, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
- Non-Executive Director, Premium Pension Limited
- Attended executive leadership programs at Harvard, INSEAD, IMD, Saïd Business School (Oxford), Wharton, Haas, Kellogg, Chicago Booth, and London Business School.

Professional Qualifications & Certifications
- CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA, ICAN)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIBN)
- Certificate in Financial Asset Management and Engineering – Swiss Finance Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
- Certificate in Investment Performance Management – CFA Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Key Skills
- Reserve asset and foreign exchange portfolio management
- Monetary and economic policy analysis
- Financial regulation
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Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by FreeStuffsNG: 7:28pm On Mar 11
Wow!!
From SEC now to CBN! This is back to back plum jobs.

Congratulations sir.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by bisiki2: 8:11pm On Mar 11
FreeStuffsNG:
Wow!!
From SEC now to CBN! This is back to back plum jobs.

Congratulations sir.
He is a consummate professional.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Apcshit: 8:49pm On Mar 11
It's always fulani or yoruba.Tribalistoc idiot
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by victorazyvictor(m): 8:49pm On Mar 11
Ok........
Wetin South East do Tinubu sef?
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Jubrilv(m): 8:50pm On Mar 11
Please show proof your discpline sir
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Seun(mod): 8:51pm On Mar 11
Hmm. Why do we care about this, though?
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by callmetade: 8:52pm On Mar 11
More money to the already filled up account
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Lanre4uonly(m): 8:53pm On Mar 11
Round peg in a round hole.
To whom much is given, much is expected.
Congratulations sir.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by ProudlyLagos: 8:53pm On Mar 11
victorazyvictor:
Ok........
Wetin South East do Tinubu sef?
grin the same Tinubu you accused of stealing your delusional mandate and not your president? The man you all rejected to give obi 90% votes? I guess the question should be, wetin Tinubu do our SE blodas sef? grin
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by ProudlyLagos: 8:55pm On Mar 11
Apcshit:
It's always fulani or yoruba.Tribalistoc idiot
grin eaya Ndo…….is Tinubu now your president? I thought bitter obi is your president grin always wanting to reap where they didn’t sow grin
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Ileaye(m): 8:56pm On Mar 11
More grease, sir. Work on yourself, don't die with your glory.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Starhearts: 8:56pm On Mar 11
victorazyvictor:
Ok........
Wetin South East do Tinubu sef?
South East is busy with sit-at-home order ...
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Treasure17(m): 8:56pm On Mar 11
So no qualify candidate from the south east? Something is wrong with this man honestly. He thinks he's smart with his appointments. At least balance the appointment.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Damseldammie(f): 8:58pm On Mar 11
Congratulations sir

May your new appointment be impactful to the citizenry
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Treasure17(m): 9:00pm On Mar 11
victorazyvictor:
Ok........
Wetin South East do Tinubu sef?
Let them enjoy it while it last. When it's the turn of other region, nobody from the south west should complain.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Sugarboyy(m): 9:00pm On Mar 11
victorazyvictor:
Ok........
Wetin South East do Tinubu sef?
After 2027 presidential election result and it shows that they voted for Tinubu, then they will also start reaping. For now they cannot reap where they didn't sow
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by HeatSeeker(m): 9:00pm On Mar 11
Seun:
Hmm. Why do we care about this, though?
Why shouldn't we care about it Seun?! huh

Someone was just placed in a position to not only influence but also make decisions that will affect the whole of Nigeria and you think... angry
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by ProudlyLagos: 9:00pm On Mar 11
Treasure17:
So no qualify candidate from the south east? Something is wrong with this man honestly. He thinks he's smart with his appointments. At least balance the appointment.
grin stop crying, if obi finally finds is missing or stolen mandate, he can then appoint ibos to fill all the available position……Tinubu is not your president, rememberhuh😂😂😂
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Ehisjango1: 9:02pm On Mar 11
One of the best appointments by President Tinubu. Mallam Yuguda is a cerebral and diligent professional, with very broad experience in the financial services sector. May God guide him in his new role.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by EmmaLege: 9:04pm On Mar 11
Okay that is interesting
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by mmadu4: 9:05pm On Mar 11
Treasure17:
So no qualify candidate from the south east? Something is wrong with this man honestly. He thinks he's smart with his appointments. At least balance the appointment.
Don't mind the idiot . Racist old rag
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Treasure17(m): 9:05pm On Mar 11
ProudlyLagos:
grin stop crying, if obi finally finds is missing or stolen mandate, he can then appoint ibos to fill all the available position……Tinubu is not your president, rememberhuh😂😂😂
Oga let's be fair irrespective of óur political affiliation. How has the appointment benefitted you as a Yoruba person. Y'all only care about now and not the future.

FYI, I'm yoruba
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by MaziObinnaokija: 9:06pm On Mar 11
sad angry angry sad TRIBA ****** sad undecided! Wen will he appoint OKEKE angry?
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Bluntemperor: 9:07pm On Mar 11
Apcshit:
It's always fulani or yoruba.Tribalistoc idiot
Be Sincere to at least send him-Congratulations 👏🎉 first,thing first before you are just - Bitterness and Hateful with Falsehoods Conducts.
-You blother- Emefiele was appointed and messed up the place ,when Jonathan and Buhari was there!
- he Wasted NTrillions Money Collected from Ways and Means-CBN Accounts and it remains Un-ACCOUNTABLE till tomorrow!
-He has been linked to various Properties in Lagos And Abuja- is that not Greed and Wickedness - from a CBN Governor?
-He was linked to be preparing to run for President of Nigeria and did you see All his Posters during 2023 Elections?
So,make you de think Well and Deeply too,before you talk!
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by aljharem(m): 9:08pm On Mar 11
Apcshit:
It's always fulani or yoruba.Tribalistoc idiot
How many yoruba GEJ ebele put fir government.

Nnamdi Azikwe how many Fulani e put for government
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by aljharem(m): 9:09pm On Mar 11
Treasure17:
So no qualify candidate from the south east? Something is wrong with this man honestly. He thinks he's smart with his appointments. At least balance the appointment.
No

Do your absolute worse
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by tunjijones(m): 9:09pm On Mar 11
Treasure17:
So no qualify candidate from the south east? Something is wrong with this man honestly. He thinks he's smart with his appointments. At least balance the appointment.
So Tinubu is now your president.

Una nose go peel...
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by adicius: 9:10pm On Mar 11
Am waiting for this guys opinion 🤣😂🤣

Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Treasure17(m): 9:10pm On Mar 11
aljharem:
No

Do your absolute worse
Get lost from my mention ogbeni.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by tunjijones(m): 9:11pm On Mar 11
Treasure17:
So no qualify candidate from the south east? Something is wrong with this man honestly. He thinks he's smart with his appointments. At least balance the appointment.
So Tinubu is now your president.

Una nose go peel.
Re: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by Treasure17(m): 9:11pm On Mar 11
tunjijones:
So Tinubu is now your president.

Una nose go peel...
Not my president stomach infrastructure admin.
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