The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured Nigerians of the safety of their funds in commercial banks across the country.
In a statement by the acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, on Wednesday, the apex bank advised the public to continue with their regular banking activities without succumbing to the alarm caused by “unverified reports not originating from the CBN”.
The clarification comes after the report by special investigator, Jim Obazee, that the ex-Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele used proxies to set up two financial institutions.
The CBN emphasised the stability of the banking sector, adding that it is fully equipped to carry out its statutory duty of upholding a stable financial system in Nigeria.
It reads; “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has noticed reports, in certain media outlets, about a recommendation for the Federal Government to take over some CBN-supervised financial institutions.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Nigerian banks remain safe and sound. The CBN encourages the public to continue their regular activities without being alarmed by reports that have not emanated from the CBN about the health status of Nigerian banks.
“The CBN is fully equipped to carry out its statutory duty of upholding a stable financial system in Nigeria. We assure the general public and depositors about the safety of their funds in Nigerian financial institutions.
“Bank customers are therefore advised to proceed with their banking transactions as usual, as there is no cause for concern.”
