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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
A Public affairs analyst, Gbenga Ibrahim, has commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, for the ongoing anti-corruption campaign which has been yielding results.
Ibrahim also attributed the success to the ability of Cardoso to identify capable hands like Bala Bello, an experienced and competent professional.
“Though I have never met the Governor or his deputies, inside sources confirmed that Bello is a very diligent, meticulous and analytical person, one staff even describing him as workaholic and straight forward, most times the first to come to the office and last to leave is part of the CBN management team led by Yemi Cardoso.
“He rose through the ranks to become Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, a position requiring rigorous security checks and scrutiny.
“It is unfair to blame him for implementing recommendations from the special investigation counsel appointed by the president.
“The success at the CBN is a result of teamwork, compliance with APEX Bank policy, and a capable team following the CBN hierarchy. President Tinubu mandated Obazee to produce a comprehensive report on public funds held by corrupt individuals and entities.
“The report exposed 593 unauthorised bank accounts in the US, UK, and China, and revealed billions of naira stolen from CBN accounts. It also recommended prosecuting Mr. Emefiele and 13 others for alleged financial misconduct.”
According to Ibrahim, President Tinubu has commendably taken decisive action to combat corruption in the CBN, appointing a special investigator to probe the bank and related entities.
He lauded the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, adding that it is a significant step forward in the fight against corruption.
“The investigation is ongoing, with many hailing President Tinubu’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the CBN.
“The President’s efforts have sent a strong message that corruption will no longer be tolerated in Nigeria’s financial sector.
“As the investigation continues, Nigerians are optimistic that President Tinubu’s anti-corruption drive will yield even more significant results, restoring public trust and integrity to the CBN and related entities,” he added.
