According to him, borrowing becomes inevitable for emerging economies facing revenue constraints.
Ms Onitiri made the call at the APWB Annual Women’s Marquee Event in Lagos on Thursday night with the theme ‘Redefining Power: Women Shaping the Future of Finance’.
Mr Otu said the South-South region must now act with urgency to diversify its economy.
“Consequently, we urge the public to continue conducting their banking services without hesitation or apprehension,” Mr Olanrewaju said.
“The CBN governor has assured that the policies of the bank will be evidence-based. Which empirical results support this aggressive move,’’ Mr Uwaleke said.
The MPC meeting, which is the 293rd in the series, was earlier scheduled for September but postponed indefinitely.
The award was in recognition of his achievements as Group Managing Director-CEO of Zenith Bank and his contributions to the growth of the financial services sector in Nigeria.
Three financial associations have assured that CBN and banks will do everything possible to ensure the availability of the naira to the public.
Some of the bank’s branches in the FCT and environs and other states visited on Tuesday were under lock.
