CBN Governor,  Finance Ministry mourn ex-Minister, Adamu Ciroma

The Governor and Management of Central Bank of Nigeria has expressed deep sense of loss over the demise of Mallam Adamu Ciroma, who died on the 5th of July, 2018.  He was the Governor of the Bank from 24th September, 1975 to 28th June, 1977.

Mallam Ciroma was born on the 20th of November, 1934 in Potiskum, Yobe State. He was a graduate of University of Ibadan and served in different capacities in the Public Service.

He was appointed to the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1970 where he served as a Director before his appointment as the Governor in 1975. He also served as Minister in the Ministries of Industry, Agriculture and Finance and on the Board of several companies.

Until his demise, Mallam Ciroma was still of immense service to the Bank. He was a firm believer in the sanctity and independence of the CBN.

In a statement by signed by the Acting Director, Corporate communications, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, CBN stated: “While we mourn the loss of a very good man, an astute central banker and a patriot, we also celebrate his remarkable life and contribution to the banking industry in Nigeria.”

He is survived by his wife and children and has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

Further, CBN prayed for Almighty Allah to grant his family and the nation the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Also, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Federal Ministry of Finance on Friday mourned the death of an elder statesman and former Minister, Mallam Adamu Ciroma.

Ciroma was the Minister of Finance between 1999 and 2003.

In a statement in Abuja, signed by the  Director of information, Hassan Dodo, the Minister and the Ministry described the late Ciroma as a resourceful, patriotic, sincere and go-getter Nigerian who served the nation meritoriously.

They expressed sadness over the former Minister’s demise and prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

They urged the family to remain steadfast and emulate his lifestyle.