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Past and Present Governors of the CBN from 1958 till date [Full List]

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic landscape since its establishment in 1958.

Over the years, the bank has been led by a distinguished group of individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s financial stability and economic growth.

Here they are:

  • Roy Pentelow Fenton (1958-1963)
  • Aliyu Mai-Bornu (1963-1967)
  • Clement Nyong Isong (1967-1975)
  • Adamu Ciroma (1975-1977)
  • Ola Vincent (1977-1982)
  • Abdulkadir Ahmed (1982-1993)
  • Paul Agbai Ogwuma (1993-1999)
  • Joseph Oladele Sanusi (1999-2004)
  • Charles Soludo (2004-2009)
  • Lamido Sanusi (2009-2014)
  • Godwin Emefiele (2014-2023)
  • Yemi Cardoso (2023-present)

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