FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF CBN, PROF. KINGSLEY MOGHALU ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2019

Admin l Wednesday, February 28, 2018

ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Founder, Institute of Governance and Economic Transformation, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has declared his intention to contest in the 2019 presidential elections.

This was announced at a press conference today at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. Stating his vision to build, innovate and grow Nigeria, MoghaIu said he is taking a stand to address ethnic and religious divisions in the country. He said Nigerians are collectively exhausted by politicians who keep falling in and out of alliances, aggravate fears in order to keep themselves in power, and consistently fail to address the needs of ordinary citizens.

“We must stop recycling failed politicians and regenerate our leadership ranks with competent and experienced young men and women. Youths with requisite skills and experience must take over the mantle of leadership because this struggle is about the future of Nigeria, not its past.

The nation needs strong, knowledgeable guidance at this time which is why I offer myself for service with a solid track record of quality leadership,” he said.

Emphasizing the need to modernize Nigeria, the presidential candidate said competence, capacity, and character is required to transform Nigeria into a strong nation – qualities that citizens who aspire to be president should possess.

“If it is about competence, my work as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria playing a leadership role in stabilizing the banking system after the global financial crisis speaks for itself. In capacity, working at the United Nations to institute internal reforms and reconstructing nations torn by war is there for everyone to see. On character, he said his relationship with colleagues, mentors, friends, and of course, family is a clear testament.

Professor Moghalu went further to explain that although he has been approached by a number of political parties, he will keep his focus on the Nigerian people rather than parties which are vehicles for capturing power. He stated that his decision to join any political party will be based on commonality of vision and importance of a generational shift in political leadership.

A global leader who has made contributions to the stability, progress, and wealth of communities and nations, Kingsley Moghalu has taught and inspired citizens from more than 40 countries in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, mentoring men and women for leadership roles in business, military intelligence, non-profits, and government service.

As Deputy Governor of the CBN from 2009 – 2014, he led the execution of extensive reforms in the Nigerian banking system after the global financial crisis.

About Kingsley Moghalu

As a global leader who has made contributions to the stability, progress and wealth of nations and communities across academia, economic policy, entrepreneurship, diplomacy and more, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has taught and inspired citizens from more than 40 countries in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, mentoring men and women for leadership roles in business, military intelligence, non-profits, and government service.

A visionary thinker and thought leader, he is the author of several books, including the international bestseller ‘Emerging Africa: How the Global Economy’s ‘Last Frontier’ Can Prosper and Matter’, an international keynote speaker at industry conferences, and a frequent commentator on global issues in the media including CNN, BBC World TV, Bloomberg, and the Financial Times.

As Deputy Governor of the CBN from 2009-2014, he led the execution of extensive reforms in the Nigerian banking system after the global financial crisis. He was a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee that brought inflation down into single digits.

If it is about competence, my work as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria playing a leadership role in stabilizing the banking system after the global financial crisis speaks for itself. In capacity, working at the United Nations to institute internal reforms and reconstructing nations torn by war is there for everyone to see