Abuja, Nigeria – Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has stated that recent high-level engagements with global financial institutions signal renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms.
Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of scholars from Harvard Kennedy School’s Africa Trek program at the CBN headquarters, Cardoso highlighted visits from JP Morgan, Citibank, and IMF executives as evidence of growing international trust in Nigeria’s economic direction.
The Governor emphasized that Nigeria’s progress in stabilizing foreign exchange markets, curbing inflation, and implementing structural reforms is attracting serious investor attention.
“These financial leaders base decisions on data, not sentiment. Their interest confirms we’re on the right path,” Cardoso told the delegation comprising 50 students from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford representing 19 countries.
As a Harvard Kennedy School alumnus and the first African elected to the HKS Global Alumni Board, Cardoso pledged to position the CBN as a hub for policy innovation:
“We’re repositioning the Bank to serve as a thought leadership center. The exposure from institutions like Harvard is invaluable for building strategic alliances.”
The visit marked the first time the Africa Trek program – which connects emerging global leaders with African policymakers – has engaged directly with Nigeria’s central bank.
HKSAAN President Adaora Ndukwe and Trek Lead Sheffy Kolade commended the CBN’s willingness to share insights on Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape with future policymakers.
The discussions focused on governance, financial stability, and central banking’s role in national development, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a key destination for global economic dialogue.
