Chibuzo Anthony Efobi
Director, Financial Policy and regulation Department
Central Bank of Nigeria
Biography
A professional with diverse work experience in local and international financial institutions, covering Change Management, Business & Quality Assurance, Project Management, IT Operations, Investment and Securities Services, Relationship Management, Credit, Treasury and Regulatory Policy formulation/implementation for Banks & Other Financial Institutions. He has served as Programme Manager for CBN initiatives: Repositioning the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), Global Standing Instruction (GSI), the Loan-to-Deposit Ratio (LDR) Policy, and the Redesigned Credit Risk Management System (CRMS). He played a key role in development and launch of Nigeria’s CBDC, the eNaira.
About the company
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the country's apex financial institution responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policies. It plays a crucial role in regulating and supervising the financial system, promoting stability, and fostering economic growth. The CBN's commitment to financial inclusion and innovation drives Nigeria's financial landscape forward.
Presentation
Launching a CBDC (pilot) involves various risks, but also opens up opportunities.
In this workshop, representatives of the Bank of Ghana and the Central Bank of Nigeria will share their experience with their CBDC (pilot) projects. They will be supported by technology providers who will present their views and explain the project from their perspective.
This hands-on workshop is designed for central banks that are considering rolling out a CBDC (pilot).