I regret delaying telcos’ entry into financial services — Sanusi

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, expressed regret over delaying telecommunications companies' entry into financial services during his tenure as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He emphasized that these companies had the necessary infrastructure to promote financial inclusion, especially in underserved communities. Sanusi also stressed the importance of linking financial services to the real economy, particularly agriculture and manufacturing, and urged the CBN to prioritize price stability in the face of inflation.