Edward Lametek Adamu (born 22 June 1959) is a Nigerian

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, and leadership strategist who served as the Deputy Governor of the

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. He was nominated for the position by president

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on 1 February 2018, to replace Suleiman Barau, who retired in December 2017. He was unanimously confirmed by the

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on 22 March 2018. Immediately prior to his appointment as a Deputy Governor, he served as the Director of Human Resources at the Central bank of Nigeria, since 2016. Adamu also served as the Chairman of Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). He was the deputy governor under the former governor

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until his suspension. On 15 September 2023, a major news articles in Nigeria claimed that all deputy governors of the CBN mainly

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, Aishah Ahmad, Edward Lametek Adamu and Kingsley Obiora were removed from office alongside their principal,

by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Early life and education

Adamu was born on 22 June 1959 in

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, in the northeastern part of

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. He studied at the

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, in

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, graduating with a

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. He also holds postgraduate professional qualifications from other institutions of higher learning, including the Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria, the

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and IMD Switzerland. He is also a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Career

Adamu was first employed at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in 1992. In 2012, he was appointed Director of the Strategy Management Department at the central bank. During the intervening years, he served in many roles and in many departments at CBN, including Knowledge Management, Records Management, Strategic Alliance and Price Intelligence. He also served as the head of the Projects Planning & Implementation Division. In 2016, Adamu was appointed Director of Human Resources at CBN, a position he occupied prior to his appointment as CBN Deputy Governor. On 9 December, 2019, President

nominated Adamu as the Chairman of

Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is a body established by the Act of the National Assembly of Nigeria in July 2010 with an intended 10 years lifespan. The concept is in consonance with the operation of the National Asset Management ...

(AMCON), a role he took over from

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. On 13 September 2023, President

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terminated the appointment of Adamu along with the management of the CBN following his nomination of an entirely new management team for the Bank.

Personal life

Adamu is married and has four children (two sons and two daughters).

References

External links

Website of the Central Bank of Nigeria

Website of Amcon Nigeria
{{DEFAULTSORT:Adamu, Edward Lametek Living people Nigerian civil servants 1959 births Nigerian bankers People from Gombe State Ahmadu Bello University alumni INSEAD alumni University of Chicago Booth School of Business alumni Wharton School alumni

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