Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emiefiele has denied speculations that he has been asked to proceed on a terminal leave by the President.
The leave, many rumoured was to last for three months and would lead to his exit from the CBN.
Emiefiele, who has been the Governor for five years, has rubbished the allegations.
Speaking to journalists during a meeting he had with textile industry stakeholders in Abuja, Emiefiele said:
“At least you can see me and you have seen my work. My tenure expires in June and at least let’s continue.
“The intervention programmes of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been on since 1978 and it has moved from governor to another governor and I am very optimistic that even if another governor comes, no right-thinking person will abandon an initiative that is laudable and meant to create jobs for the good of our country.”
The appointment of a CBN Governor lasts for five years, which is renewable if the president so wish.