Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mourned the death of one of its former Governors, Mallam Adamu Ciroma, who died today July 5, 2018 at the age of 84years.
The late Mallam Ciroma was the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from September 24, 1975 to June 28, 1977.
A statement from the CBN, signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor described the death of the former governor as a great loss to the governor and management of the apex bank and the entire banking industry,
Okorafor added that the Late Mallam Ciroma was of immense service to the Bank and remained a firm believer in the sanctity and independence of the CBN.
“With a deep sense of loss, the Governor and Management of Central Bank of Nigeria hereby announce the passage of Mallam Adamu Ciroma, who died on the 5th of July, 2018. 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.
“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,” said the statement.
Late Mallam Adamu Ciroma was born on November 20, 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.
He is survived by his wife and children and has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
