Cardoso Launches Governor’s Lecture Series to Deepen Monetary Policy Discourse
By Patience Ikpeme
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled a lecture series designed to link monetary policy with the realities of everyday Nigerians and strengthen public understanding of central banking.
The initiative, to run for three years in partnership with leading tertiary institutions nationwide, is the latest step in his reform agenda at the apex bank.
A statement from the CBN on Tuesday said the series will commence on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Lagos Business School, where Mr. Cardoso will deliver a lecture titled “Next Generation Leadership in Monetary Policy & Nation Building.”
“This inaugural edition also commemorates the second anniversary of Team Cardoso’s leadership at the Central Bank of Nigeria, a period defined by renewed focus on price stability, institutional transparency, and anchoring monetary policy to the everyday realities of Nigerians,” the statement said.
The Governor’s Lecture Series is part of Cardoso’s Knowledge Acceleration and Thought Leadership Initiative, which the CBN described as central to its efforts to strengthen the transmission of monetary policy.
“It aims to foster dialogue, promote innovation, and advance an inclusive financial system that works for all Nigerians, while positioning the country as a leader on both the African and global stages,” the Bank added.
Since assuming office in September 2023, Mr. Cardoso has consistently pushed for monetary policy that safeguards price stability while supporting sustainable growth. At an earlier engagement, he said: “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.”
The inaugural lecture is expected to draw senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and students, with discussions centered on the evolving role of monetary policy in securing stability and driving national development.
