The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali as its Acting Director of Corporate Communications.
Mrs. Sidi Ali is a professional public relations practitioner and a recognised member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). She has previously served as a Deputy Director in the same department at the apex bank.
A 1992 graduate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication, Mrs. Sidi Ali holds an MSc in Mass Communication and a PGDE in English.
She is also a member of reputable professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management (CILRM), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), and Toastmasters International.
The appointment has been lauded by the NIPR as a positive step in stopping the illegal practice of appointing non-professionals and quacks as official spokespersons.
Mrs. Sidi Ali’s extensive qualifications and professional affiliations make her a valuable addition to the CBN’s communication team. Overall, the appointment of Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali as the new CBN spokesperson demonstrates the central bank’s commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism in its communication efforts.
