The Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Central Bank of Nigeria, Emem Usoro, has lauded the ongoing reforms introduced by the apex bank, stressing that systems developed and policies implemented by the bank saved the country’s economy from disaster.
Usoro stated this in her acceptance speech at the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration (honoris causa) at Akwa Ibom State University’s combined 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th convocation ceremonies held in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, on Saturday.
Usoro, along with other prominent Nigerians, including the Emir of Kano, His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero; Managing Director, Hensek Engineering Limited, Engr. Uwem Okoko; Engr. Oliver Ebong; Pastor Inyang Udo Tobby; and Engr. Elvis Effiong Osung, received different honorary degrees from the university.
She listed other economic policies of the apex bank to include the alignment of the nation’s monetary policies with its fiscal reforms, saying it has resulted in exchange rate and macroeconomic stability, boosted economic growth, and encouraged an inclusive economy for sustainable development.