Women Make Up 35% Of Nigerian Bank Directors — Cardoso

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that women make up 35 percent of appointed directors in Nigerian banks.

Cardoso revealed this during his remarks at the grand finale of the CBN’s 2025 International Women’s Day commemoration held at the bank’s headquarters in Abuja.

He further noted that three out of seven non-executive boards in the country’s financial sector are led by women.

Emphasizing the importance of gender equality, he described it as both a moral and economic necessity, adding that the financial sector thrives when diverse leadership perspectives are embraced.

“At the CBN, we are proud to be part of this global movement. Women now make up 35 percent of recently appointed directors and three out of the seven non-executive board members, showing our firm commitment to fostering inclusive leadership in Nigeria’s financial sector,” Cardoso stated.