The Men That Make Central Bank Gov, Godwin Emefiele Powerful Unearthed

Eniola Ajayi

Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele has woven a web of strong influence around self.

And he achieved this by relying heavily on ‘’certain individuals;; to get things done for him on multiple fronts.

A report monitored on thecapital.ng by societynow.ng unearthed these individuals the Central Bank Governor heavily relies on to protect his interests here and there.

The report which unveiled Emefiele’s men reads in part

‘’ . One of them is Abass Umar, the current Managing Director of the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company, NSPMC. They are both said to have met during their younger days as bankers. Umar was also with the CBN before Emefiele got him the NSPMC job for obvious reasons.

Another of Emefiele’s trusted friend and lieutenant is Eric Odoh-Ochoeme, the one said to be in charge of liaisons with politicians and businessmen on his behalf. His job is to wet the ground where necessary and close deals with the political class.

‘’Also on the list is Wilson Ndubuise-Udeh who is so well trusted that he is currently monitoring things for the CBN Governor in 9mobile, one of the GSM licensed operators in Nigeria where he is said to have very serious investment in the telecoms company.

Abdullah Yola and one Ukeje are the men who run the show for the CBN Governor on the Forex front. Major transactions are directed their way by him and it is their duty to tidy such and report back to him appropriately. So also is Isa Funtua who is like a godfather to Godwin.’’

The report by thecapital.ng insist the circle of influence the Central Bank Governor has created around his highly trusted lieutenants is such the group is now informally referred to as ‘’the cabal’’ – with Emefiele as leader.