The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerian youths to stay in the country, assuring them that the ongoing reforms and policies are designed to benefit everyone and foster economic development.
Cardoso made this plea while delivering the keynote address at the 59th Annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos.
He emphasized that the Central Bank is focused on creating an environment where businesses can flourish, and encouraged the youth to remain and contribute to the nation’s growth.
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“I want to assure you that at central bank, every decision we make is for serving the best interest of the people.
“And we will continue strenghting our internal capacity processes to ensure that these processes remain firmly rooted in evidence-based analysis.
“It is not a good idea to japa at this stage.
“Two reasons. One, those who may decide they are going to do that, they will sell and get rid of their assets.
“You’ll be doing it for cheap. Predators, who are outside looking for bargains, will come and take it and pocket it, put it in their pocket and wait for the turnaround and sell it away.
“Number two, you want to be part of the solution. You want to be part of the solution, and this is time that we need all hands on them.
“There are opportunities in the market today, which I must say, from my experience over the past year and also for the past six months, a lot of interest from the outside in what is going on in Nigeria
“In taking positions in certain assets, so they see the opportunity, and we, who are here, should be part of the solution for the better things which will come.”
Recognizing the significant impact of the reforms on Nigerians, Cardoso stated that the reforms are designed to address current challenges while creating opportunities for the future, with the goal of building an economy where everyone can prosper.
He said: “We are building an economy where every individual, every business, and every community can thrive.
“This vision will not be achieved by one institution alone. It requires all of us — banks, regulators, businesses, and citizens — to work together with steadfast resolve”
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