Nwanisobi had been in acting capacity since last October, when his predecessor, Isaac Okorafor retired.

A statement from the CBN on Wednesday stated that others who were also appointed include Mrs. Elizabeth Omolara Fasoranti, the Director, Branch Operations; Dr. Abdulkadir Abdullahi Jibril  Director, Medical Services and Mrs. Rashidat Jumoke Monguno, who directs the Consumer Protection Department (CPD).

Others are Mrs. Amina Habib, the Director, Human Resources Department; Dr. Blaise Ijebor, Director, Risk Management; Mr. Chibuzo Anthony Efobi, Director, Financial Policy and Regulation and Mr. Benjamin Nnadi, Director, Reserve Management.

All the appointments take effect from August 25, 2021.