Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will on Friday, October 3, 2025, deliver the inaugural lecture of the CBN Governor’s Lecture Series at Lagos Business School.
His lecture, titled “Next Generation Leadership in Monetary Policy & Nation Building,” will spotlight the role of inclusive economic policies in strengthening Nigeria’s financial system and national development.
The landmark lecture marks the launch of a three-year initiative under the Knowledge Acceleration and Thought Leadership programme, which will see the CBN partner with leading universities across the country. It also commemorates the second anniversary of Cardoso’s leadership at the apex bank, a tenure defined by efforts to restore price stability, improve institutional transparency, and align monetary policy with the everyday realities of Nigerians.
The Governor’s Lecture Series is designed to deepen public understanding of monetary policy and strengthen its transmission mechanisms.
According to the CBN, it will foster dialogue, stimulate innovation, and promote a financial system that works for all Nigerians, while positioning the country as a leader in Africa and on the global stage.
Since assuming office in September 2023, Mr. Cardoso has repeatedly emphasized the need to connect central banking to the daily lives of citizens. He maintains that the Bank’s core mandate—safeguarding price stability—is critical to driving sustainable growth and protecting livelihoods.
“Nigeria is at a pivotal moment, where technology, global financial realignments, and the energy of its youthful population are reshaping its economic future. Innovation must be harnessed intentionally and confidently, particularly by institutions like the CBN,” Cardoso noted in an earlier engagement.
Friday’s lecture is expected to draw senior policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and students. It will highlight how effective monetary policy can serve as a tool for stability, growth, and inclusive nation-building at a time when Nigeria faces both challenges and opportunities in its economic trajectory.
