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By Daniel Adaji
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has called for an inclusive economy anchored on innovation, transparency, and policies that reflect the daily realities of Nigerians.
He made the call ahead of his keynote address at the inaugural CBN Governor’s Lecture Series scheduled for October 3, 2025, at the Lagos Business School.
The lecture, themed “Next Generation Leadership in Monetary Policy & Nation Building,” marks the launch of a three-year thought-leadership programme designed in partnership with top tertiary institutions across the country.
According to the CBN, the platform will foster dialogue, promote innovation, and advance a financial system that works for all Nigerians, while positioning the country as a leader on the African and global stages.
This maiden edition coincides with the second anniversary of Team Cardoso’s leadership at the apex bank. Since assuming office in September 2023, Cardoso has emphasizsd a renewed focus on price stability, institutional transparency, and aligning monetary policy with the economic aspirations of citizens.
“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 stated in an earlier engagement.
The Knowledge Acceleration and Thought Leadership Initiative, under which the lecture series falls, is a core strategy of the Central Bank to strengthen public understanding of monetary policy and improve its transmission across the economy.
The initiative also seeks to build trust in financial institutions and empower citizens through inclusive policy frameworks.
The inaugural lecture is expected to draw senior policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and students. Discussions will centre on the role of monetary policy in ensuring macroeconomic stability, spurring growth, and strengthening nation-building efforts.
Cardoso’s administration has continued to stress that safeguarding price stability remains the Bank’s primary mandate, describing it as the foundation for protecting livelihoods and securing sustainable growth.