The Deputy Governor (Corporate Services) of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Ms. Emem Usoro, has called for the inclusion of women and other underserved groups in the financial ecosystem.
Usoro made this call during her presentation, titled ‘Accelerating Women’s Financial Inclusion: Unlocking Opportunities for Growth and Investment,’ at Citibank’s inaugural Women in Central Banking event held in London, United Kingdom, in commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day.
During her presentation, Usoro reiterated the apex bank’s commitment to driving bold, data-driven policies that accelerate access to finance, drive investment, and foster a more inclusive, dynamic economy.
Addressing the forum featuring female Central Bank Deputy Governors from Kenya, Turkey, Israel, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom, Ms. Usoro expressed confidence that the bank’s strategic initiatives, under the leadership of the Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, will drive higher financial inclusion for women and other underserved groups and unlock economic value.
