The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has restated the bank’s commitment to boosting economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
According to a press statement from the CBN on Sunday, Cardoso made this known during a courtesy visit to the CBN headquarters by the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Faisal bin Ibrahim Alghamdi, and his delegation.
The statement noted that Cardoso emphasised the apex bank’s dedication to fostering partnerships across key sectors that drive economic growth.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria remains committed to advancing partnerships that will deepen economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. We will continue to explore opportunities that yield tangible benefits for both countries,” he said in the statement.
The CBN governor also commended the Saudi government for its hospitality during the recently concluded AIUla event, hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund Regional Office in Riyadh.
