Nigerian CBN Governor Cardoso Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reform in Meeting with British Investors

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reiterated Nigeria's dedication to financial sector reform and attracting long-term investments during a meeting with British investors from the British International Investors (BII) in Abuja. The BII delegation, led by Diana Layfield and accompanied by Richard Montgomery from the British High Commission, discussed opportunities to deploy patient capital to support the banking sector's stability, financial inclusion, and sustainable private sector growth.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of regulatory clarity and continued engagement to support investment and inclusive growth. Attendees included key figures like Leslie Maarsdorp, Andrew Alli, Simon Rowland, Chris Chijiutomi, and Benson Adenuga, alongside senior officials from the British High Commission and the UK's Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), which wholly owns the FCDO with total assets of $9.9 billion supporting businesses across emerging markets.