CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso Visits El-Rufai Family, Pays Tribute to Late Hajiya Umma

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has paid a condolence visit to the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

PulseNets learnt that the visit took place on Tuesday, April 7, as disclosed by Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives and son of the former governor.

In a statement obtained by PulseNets on behalf of the family, Bello revealed that he had the honour of receiving the CBN governor at their residence during the visit.

According to him, Cardoso’s visit was to sympathise with the family over the passing of their matriarch, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.

He said, “Earlier today, I had the privilege of receiving the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso in our family home.

“The Governor came to condole our family over the loss of our grandmother, Hajiya Umma.

“In the absence of the elders of the family, it was an honour to receive a public servant whom I personally respect and adore,” Bello said.

PulseNets reported that Bello also used the opportunity to commend the CBN governor for what he described as people-focused reforms at the apex bank.

“Under his stewardship at the apex bank, investor confidence has increased. Personally, I continue to view him as a reformer and I believe he is one of, if not the best appointment by the current administration.

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“Honest, fearless and very patriotic. As the Chairman of the Committee on Banking Regulations in the 10th House of Representatives, I have enjoyed working closely with him and his team.

“In the past three years, he has also been a father figure to me and I will forever be grateful for his wisdom, guidance and his total commitment to ensuring transparent orthodox monetary policy prevails in our financial system. May Almighty God reward him for this visit. May God bless the souls of all those we have lost. Thank you Governor,” Bello added.