Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
Governor Agbu Kefas heartily congratulate Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello Kakara, MON, on his nomination as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement by the SA Media and Digital Communication, Hon Emmanuel Bello, the Governor Kefas described the nomination as an obvious victory for experience and capacity.

He describe Dr Bala as a consummate accountant and renowned financial expert. Governor Kefas lauded President Tinubu on a great pick, adding that the track record of Dr Bello makes the nomination a historic one in the nation’s financial fortunes.
The Governor noted further that his administration is committed to partnering with Taraba citizens everywhere to develop the state.
He stress the need to put Taraba first and reiterated his call on all citizens to always make the state part of their agenda.
He added that he looks forward to a robust working relationship with the nominee in his new position.
PROFILE OF THE NEWLY NOMINATED DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF CBN DR BALA M. BELLO, MON
Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello Kakara, MON, an industry leader, is a native of Taraba State, Nigeria. A well-respected public official and a renowned Accountant. Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello is currently the Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank appointed by His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR).

Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello has an excellent performance record brimming with excellence. He is well known for surpassing his competition to achieve the greatest level of success in his field. Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello has been described by many as a pacesetter, a role model not just a leader.
Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello had the good fortune to receive his education in one of Nigeria’s top colleges, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, where he was exposed to the richness and diversity of the country. There he obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA.
He continued on to earn several more qualifications. In addition to the Executive development program at Wharton Business School Pennsylvania, United States of America. Also, successfully completed the high potential leadership program at Harvard Business School in Boston, United States of America. Additionally, Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello is recipient of a diploma in Operational Leadership from yet another prestigious university, Richard Ivey School of Business, Canada. Furthermore, he received a portfolio management certificate from the institute of Finance in New York.
Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello is an honorary senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, a fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration, and a member of the Certified Pension Institute of Management. Additionally, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in leadership and management from ESAE University Republic of Benin and a Doctor of Business Administration by The Commonwealth University in collaboration with London Graduate School.
He has garnered experience as an Executive Trainee Guaranty Trust Bank 1999-2000. Executive Director Chief Operating Officer Sigma Pensions Ltd 2005-2014. Financial Analyst Securities and Exchange Commission 2000-2005. Executive Director Nigeria Export Import Bank 2017-Present. For his outstanding impact in the Nigerian financial sector, Dr Bala Mohammed Bello was in 2023 conferred with National Honour, as Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by the President and Commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.