Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi Biography, Age, Early Life Career And Net Worth

Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi is a Nigerian banker currently acting as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The recent appointment was announced on June, 9th, 2023 and he\’d be taking over from the recently suspended Godwin Emefiele, who had been in the position since 2014. In a statement released by Willie Bassey, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, he described the suspension \”as a sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy\”.

We’d be seeing Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi’s biography, date of birth, age, early life, family, partner, political career, net worth, houses, cars, social media handles, and more.

Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Profile

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Full name: Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi
Born: 7th March 1962
Age: 61 years (2023)
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital status: Married with children
Education: University of Lagos (UniLag)
Position: Acting Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria
Net worth:

Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi Biography and Educational Background

Folashodun Adebisi was born on March 7, 1962. He pursued his undergraduate education at the University of Lagos, where he studied Mechanical Engineering from 1978 to 1983 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

In 1985, Mr. Adebisi continued his academic journey at the same university and completed a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Production Engineering.

Demonstrating his versatility and adaptability, he shifted his focus to Finance from 1988 to 1989, during which he obtained a Master\’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance.

Career

Mr. Folashodun Adebisi embarked on his professional journey as a Consultant Engineer at Mek-ind Associates, where he dedicated his services from 1984 to 1989. Following this, he transitioned to Inlaks Computers Limited, assuming the role of Marketing Executive from 1989 to 1990.

In 1990, he joined Citibank Nigeria Limited, where he held the position of Head of Treasury Operations until 1993. Subsequently, Mr. Adebisi joined Agusto & Co. Ltd as a Supervising Consultant, contributing his expertise from 1993 to 1996. He then proceeded to MBC International Limited, where he served as Deputy General Manager, overseeing Banking Operations & Information Technology in 1999.

Continuing his career trajectory, he joined First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited as Vice-President, responsible for Operations & Information Technology, serving in that capacity until 2002. In 2003, he transitioned to Ecobank Nigeria Plc as an Executive Director, taking charge of Operations & Information Technology. Later in 2007, he assumed the role of Director, Information Technology and Corporate Services at Renaissance Securities Nigeria Limited.

Notably, Mr. Adebisi was recruited by Union Bank of Nigeria Limited as an Executive Director, overseeing Operations, Technology, and Services, from September 2009 to April 2012. From May 2012 to October 2018, he held the prestigious position of Managing Director/CEO at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc. Subsequently, in October 2018, he assumed the role of Deputy Governor, Operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Since December 9, 2019, he has also represented the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on the Board of FIRS (Federal Inland Revenue Service).

On June 9, 2023, Mr. Folashodun Adebisi got appointed as the Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi is happily married with children.