From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Financial Markets Dealers Quotation (FMDQ) Group Plc has appointed the Deputy Governor, Economic Policy of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sani Abdullahi (Dattijo ) as the new Group Chairman of the Board.
In a press statement from the organization the appointment took effect from Friday April 26, 2024, following the retirement of the fourth Chairman, Dr. Kingsley Obiora, in September 2023.
Abdullahi currently serves as the Deputy Governor of the Economic Policy Directorate at the Central Bank of Nigeria, overseeing critical aspects of economic policy and development.
“Mr. Bola Onadele Koko, Chief Executive Officer, FMDQ Group, while welcoming Mr Abdullahi said the entire FMDQ ecosystem is delighted to have him on board.
“We are confident that his wealth of experience and illustrious expertise make him more than capable of leading our organisation to greater heights of growth and excellence.
“We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi on his new role and express our gratitude to Dr. Kingsley Obiora, OFR, for his significant contributions during his tenure.
“Abdullahi’s appointment signifies FMDQ Group’s commitment to maintaining strong governance and strategic leadership as it continues to drive innovation and development across the Nigerian financial markets”. The statement said.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr. Abdullahi stated, that FMDQ Group has established itself as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the Nigerian financial markets since its inception just over ten (10) years ago.
“It is an absolute honour for me to join this significantly important financial market infrastructure, and I am committed not only to maintaining this legacy but also enhancing it to meet the evolving demands of our time”he said
He explained that the appointment provides further opportunity to contribute more profoundly to an institution that plays a pivotal role in the economic development of the nation.
Abdullahi commenced his career in the banking sector, and transitioned to public service, holding significant positions in the Government of Kaduna State, serving as the Commissioner of Economic Planning and Budget and subsequently as the Chief of Staff to the State Governor.
Additionally, he served as the Chairman of the Infrastructure Council overseeing the largest infrastructure expansion in the State’s history and coordinated economic and social infrastructure portfolios across the twenty-three (23) Local Government Areas of the State.
Abdullahi previously served as a Member of the World Bank Expert Advisory Council and as a Policy Adviser at the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General in New York.