MAN, NIM, CIBN react to death of Ex-CBN Governor, Ciroma

Stakeholders in the business sector on Thursday reacted to the death of late elder statesman and one-time Minister of Finance, Malam Adamu Ciroma.

Ciroma, who was also a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) died on Thursday in Abuja at 84.

In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, they described Ciroma’s death as “a big loss” to the family and the nation at large.

Dr Frank Jacobs, President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on his part expressed shock over the demise of Ciroma, saying that Ciroma’s death is a big loss to the country.

“It is common knowledge that he did a very good job during his service to the nation in various capacities.

“I pray God to grant the family and the nation the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss,” he said.

Prof. Olukunle Iyanda, President, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) said that the ex-minister was a prominent statesman who operated with great level of decency when he served as minister.

He urged the younger generation looking to step into Ciroma’ shoe to imbibe his traits of decency and level of decorum for better the society.

Similarly, Segun Ajibola, Ex-President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) told NAN that Ciroma was one of the few technocrats who did their best for the country, given the circumstances under which they operated.

“From my observation, he was above average, a man of integrity.

Ciroma was also a finance minister from 1999 to2003 and a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Credit: NAN.