Kingsley Obiora is an economist, policy strategist, and financial leader renowned for shaping economic governance across national, regional, and global platforms. Throughout a career spanning central banking, international finance, and economic development, Kingsley Obiora has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions in monetary policy, economic research, financial regulation, and digital currency development.
Dr. Obiora holds a PhD in economics with a specialization in monetary and international economics from the University of Ibadan, where he was part of the prestigious AERC Scholars program. He also earned executive certifications from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and the London School of Economics. His foundational training in econometric modeling, finance and central banking is underscored by his courses and certifications from the IMF Institute, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the George Washington University.
Between 2020 and 2023, Dr. Obiora served as deputy governor (economic policy) at the Central Bank of Nigeria. In this role, he contributed to advancing Nigeria’s monetary and financial policies. He directed the operations of key departments, including research, trade, statistics, and risk management, while supervising over 1,000 staff, including more than 100 PhD economists. Dr Obiora also served as Board Chairman of several prestigious organizations including the African Finance Corporation, FMDQ Group, NEXIM Bank, and NIRSAL Microfinance Bank.