Olayemi Michael Cardoso, born on July 10, 1957, is a Nigerian banker who is the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He previously served as the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget of the Lagos State Government.
Profile Summary
| Name: | Olayemi Michael Cardoso |
| Date of Birth: | July 10, 1957 |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos |
| State of Origin: | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Occupation: | Banker |
| Net Worth: | $10 millions |
| Wife: | Married |
Early Life and Education
Olayemi Michael Cardoso was born on July 10, 1957, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Olayemi Cardoso was educated at Corona School Ikoyi and St. Gregory’s College, Lagos. He thereafter attended Aston University, United Kingdom, earning a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Managerial and Administrative Studies in 1980.
He also studied for a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS) graduating in 2005 as a fellow of the distinguished Michael Romer Memorial Scholarships.
Career
Yemi Cardoso previously served as the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget of the Lagos State Government.
Cardoso’s private sector career included banking, stockbroking, consulting, and an appointment as the Chair of the Board of Citibank Nigeria.
He also served as a member of the Cities Alliance’s Africa Think Tank Group; board member of MRS Oil; Chairman, board of EFInA; member, advisory board of Lagos Business School; and Chairman, board of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance.
He was also an Executive Lead at Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association and the founding chairman and co-chair of Ehingbeti Summit, a Lagos State Economic Think Tank.
On 15 September 2023, Bola Tinubu appointed Cardoso to serve as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, for a term of five years pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
On 23 September 2023, Cardoso was officially confirmed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Awards and Recognitions
Yemi Cardoso’s received several awards, including an honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Aston University and Citibank’s Global Distinguished Alumni award. These honours recognized his outstanding contributions to business and society.
Yemi Cardoso Net worth
Yemi Cardoso has an estimated net worth of $10 millions. Yemi Cardoso is a popular Nigerian banker who is the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Personal Life
Yemi Cardoso is happily married with five children and three grandchildren.