By Ade Iyamoye
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has declared that growing interest from major global financial institutions signals a strong return of investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, where he hosted scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School Africa Trek, Cardoso highlighted recent visits from JP Morgan, Citi Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, describing them as clear endorsements of Nigeria’s economic direction.
“These institutions do not make decisions based on sentiment but on hard data. Their interest shows we are on the right track,” he stated.
The Africa Trek delegation, which included 50 students from 19 countries, featured representatives from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford University.
The group’s visit followed a stop in Ghana as part of a broader initiative to engage with key African policymakers.
Cardoso, an alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School, reaffirmed the CBN’s commitment to knowledge exchange and policy-driven solutions, positioning the bank as a hub for thought leadership and strategic partnerships.
Delegation leaders Adaora Ndukwe and Sheffy Kolade expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with Nigeria’s top financial regulators, commending the CBN’s transparency and openness to young global leaders.
The visit marks the first time the CBN has hosted an Africa Trek delegation, reflecting a new era of collaboration between Nigeria and international economic scholars.
