Sanusi wins sub-Saharan African Central Bank Governor of the Year again

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The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has been announced the winner of the 2011 Central Bank Governor of the Year Award for Sub-Saharan Africa for the second consecutive year, by the international magazine, Emerging Markets.

According to the editor, Emerging Markets, Taimur Ahmad, the awards recognise and honour leading policy makers in each region as adjudged by the editorial team, taking into account the views of leading regional experts.

He stated that Sanusi was recognised for the second year running "for his strong policy track record and continued bold reforms in monetary policy over the past years."

The editor further said that, "Central Bank of Nigeria, under Sanusi's stewardship, has consistently been ahead of the curve.  Sanusi has also continued to push through a radical financial sector reform agenda, while having the courage to draw attention to corruption and misuse of funds."



Nigerian Tribune