By Fatima Saka
A group, Pro Emefiele 2023, has applauded the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for Transforming agriculture and creating job opportunities for Nigerians.
The Chairman of the group who applauded the CBN governor on Sunday, Muhammad Yusuf-Omale, made the commendation during a press conference in Kaduna.
“He has promoted Agricultural development through Anchor Borrowers’ scheme, which has yielded great success in all parts of the country.
“One good example is the tremendous achievement in maize production by Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), which is launching the biggest maize pyramid in Kaduna,” he said.
Yusuf-Omale also said that the Anchor Borrowers Programme has empowered many youths by encouraging them to engage in agricultural activities.
He further explained that the CBN governor had prevented series of Naira devaluation and excess pressure on the Naira by introducing multiple exchange rate regime, while building a strong financial system.
In addition, he said that Emefiele had supported the oil and gas industry through intervention schemes that led to setting up of a new private refinery and other modular refineries in the country.