The CBN has started the gradual cleansing of top bank directors employed by the former governor of the CBN, Godwin EmefieleThe exercise started on Friday and has raised concerns in the bank as there's been a high level of uncertainty in the systemThere are indications that the disengagement is probably happening in waves, and at least eight directors will be affected
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With the departure of some of the directors, there are signs that Olayemi Cardoso has started what is perceived as a gradual cleansing at the top bank.
An anonymous speaker said the dismissal was not so much a retirement as it was an outright firing.
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According to BusinessDay, a few of the directors who were asked to leave were employed by the former governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele.
A close associate of one of the directors who wished to remain anonymous said the dismissal was not so much a retirement as an outright firing.
The disengagement, which started last Friday, has terrified employees at the top bank because they are concerned about the current high level of uncertainty in the system.
The source said:
“What was written in their letters is termination, not retirement.Every day you come in, you see something else.
“Not the best of times to be in this bank.”
Although the exact number of directors impacted is unknown, insiders speculate that the disengagement is probably happening in waves.
Based on earlier estimates, this week is expected to see the mandatory retirement of at least eight bank directors.
Recall that late last year, Cardoso transferred several of the directors to the bank's FSS 2020 unit, which is overseen by the governor but has its headquarters in one of Abuja's affluent neighbourhoods, the Maitama District.
In addition, the CBN moved over a thousand employees to its Lagos headquarters, claiming the necessity to realign the bank's organisational structure with its goals and functions and to reallocate capabilities to guarantee a more equitable distribution of talent across geographies.
According to CBN officials, the daring move that drew harsh criticism was also intended to decongest the organisation's head office by building codes, as demonstrated by the facility manager's repeated warnings and the conclusions and suggestions of the Committee on Decongestion of the CBN Head Quarters.
A memo issued to the redeployed staff at the time read:
“This is to notify all staff members at the CBN Head Office that we have initiated a decongestion action plan designed to optimise the operational environment of the Bank.”
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Source: Henzodaily.ng
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