They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Saturday that Cardoso was an experienced and qualified banker who would perform well in his new role.
NAN reports that President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the nomination of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the CBN for a term of five years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Senate.
Uche Uwaleke, Professor of Finance and Capital market at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said that Cardoso was eminently qualified for the position.