The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has stressed the need to address the shortage of skilled professionals in finance-related disciplines across Nigerian universities.
He highlighted the need for a strong pipeline of talent to drive the Financial System Strategy, which is crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth.
He further advocated for mentorship programmes between the CBN, NES, and NESA, emphasising that collaboration would equip students with the knowledge needed to excel in the sector.
Cardoso also stressed the importance of simplifying economic concepts, noting that effective communication is key to helping the public understand monetary policies.
Adenikinju highlighted the society’s desire for deeper collaboration with the CBN, citing areas such as research support, internships, and workshops as critical.

Cardoso canvasses more skilled finance graduates