BBC HARDtalk- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

The governor of Nigeria's Central Bank tells Carrie Gracie why he thinks bankers shouldn't be allowed to forget their role in the financial crisis

[@araheemhussein154]

a successful businessman,economist,father,leader,imam,role model,an articulate speaker,factual being,in fact an exemplar beyond compare.

[@yusufuthman8571]

Don't you just love this man? Sometimes I wish he's the president of Nigeria

[@mrben2014]

I thought there was no articulated person in this government but after watching this clip... I now understand why sanusi is feared by rogues and respected by patriots. Intelligent mallam..

[@franciscofranco2824]

Jesus Christ, by far the most intelligent human been ever to live. i am not Nigerian. I enjoy his presentation.

[@optimism-personified]

Rewatching this video at this moment reminds me of the Sunusi the Economist, the strategist whom many Nigerians held an unreserved love for.

[@elkamil2]

Love Sanusi or hate him, you can't take away his brilliance and honesty of purpose from him; even with his human weaknesses. This is one of the guys the country needs to survive and develop. God bless SLS!

[@wahabodusola6484]

Kamil Lamidi, you're spot on, brother!

[@Rex4sure6425]

erm..what human weaknesses are you suggesting?

[@idrisibrahim686]

@@Rex4sure6425 every human created by God must have weaknesses, weaknesses comes in different forms; be it in decision making, actions and inactions etc. Perfection lies entirely with God almighty.

[@ibnmohammedali2416]

Ok

[@nosakhareomosigho9900]

I believe Mr Sanusi Lamido has a lot to do for the country and God will give him the strength to continue

[@wamolada]

I admire this man, he is quite eloquent and makes me proud of my country, Nigeria.

[@wahabodusola6484]

Ibrahim Bello, me too. I respect him a lot. He's very informed and detailed. Everything he predicted, while he was in the office, is what we're facing right now in Nigeria. He's a brilliant man.

[@veronicayetundeadelekan1420]

This is the kind of person we need as our President

[@SkidCudi]

@@veronicayetundeadelekan1420 the power to be will never allow it. That's the reason why I hate democracy.

[@adetoodun]

This guy answers in short statements and straight to the point. Waow you are good. Best Nigerian Banker interview with British press. He knows his onions toooo well

[@physicswithsalenkano6472]

Well articulated. His intelligence and brilliance make strands of my hair stand

[@newcreationeconomics2981]

I am Igbo, if this man contests for president, I will vote him.

[@musajallow4063]

Understand that he's a fulani man.

[@jallowgayle984]

i respect this man, Nigeria should push figure like him forward more,

[@jahudini]

His address on commodity disposition in relation to economic growth is impeccable. the micro economic management he described is all that Nigeria need as a developing country.

[@Defmonkful]

Top Top Lad! Much Respect!

[@mmukaddas]

You can't but to admire the courageous and charismatic royalty - Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

[@darlingtonisibor6857]

One of the most brilliant person I have listen to in Nigeria, well articulated in his speech, precise in his disposition and confident. A very good role model in terms of academics. Unlike the likes of GED with PHD but speak like nursery 3 pupil.

[@wahabodusola6484]

Darlington Isibor, truer words were never spoken

[@topstory2495]

GED?

[@alfakiisabuba5766]

This man is manisfestly brilliant and well learned. How I wish he would denounce his Emirship and be Nigerias president. That is the only office perfectly fit for him. I've watched so many interviews with Nigerian figures, this man gives the most intelligent and relevant answers. He's so good to the extent you d think it was a rehearsed interview. I wish Buhari had so much intellect as SLS. Nevertheless, I believe Buhari will do adequately in the Office of the President. Kudos

[@mathewgbemudu8327]

Your brilliant comment with respect to Lavish Sanusi got marred by your quip about Buhari at its end. Given what the nation has experienced today under APC led administration, do you now regret adding that additional piece?

[@ugoboss6898]

@@mathewgbemudu8327 , lol. Am waiting for his response. Though am a Buhari fan. Solely because he is not materialistic unlike his predecessors! Not because of his intelligence ...

[@goodolgees]

when an intelligent fellow is presented ,tribalism and ethnicity goes out the doors and windows.

[@akoms1]

I concur.

[@zeezeebo]

Yes, my bro

[@MalamIbnMalam]

You are right brother

[@nosike2]

This man is a presidential material. I wonder why he can't run so that we can massively vote him in.

[@mamanea406]

Well seen, bro!

[@isahsandagarba9074]

Wow, what a confidence spoken CBN governor We wish one day to lead Nigeria at large.

[@ollyonearth]

I dont know why Sanusi Lamido didnt contest for presidency. We need people like him in Nigeria..

[@afolabiakamoh2152]

IN THE QUEUE

[@nosike2]

This man is a presidential material. I wonder why he can't run so that we massively vote him in. He's a rare breed.

[@smart_talk1]

I am a Liberian but I am proud of this guy unbending stances on corruption. I wish this guy is a Liberian I would have been the first person to vote for him.

[@johnkanu7916]

This man is too much i love him this man can rule Nigeria well if them give him the power

[@akoms1]

Congratulation HRH Emir of Kano - a man of poise and elegance.

[@aliyuusman9780]

Brilliant and intelligent man, God Bless the knowledge

[@SCRIMENTERTAINMENTAUS]

how can we make this man president of Nigeria?. He is very intelligent and well spoken .We have smart people but some rogues won't let them be.

[@alimatusadiaosuman2106]

wow am in love with the intelligence and confidence of this Man

[@curtischopping7476]

This man is too good for Nigeria..... simple

[@sendaogen2067]

I feel angry for even feeling you are likely right. Speaking as an African(Ghanaian)

[@OlayinkaAwofodu]

He is Now the Emir of Kano!!!...WOW!

[@pdguru81]

When Sunusi talks u hear wisdom and knowledge... when Buhari talks all I hear is noise and silly criticisms! clicks "Add to my list of favorite and smart Nigerians."

[@Salim-wr2wk]

An astute individual that could be a guide for many Nigerians. If only integrity were the foundation of my beloved Nigeria.

[@telaabala5373]

Governor Sanusi Lamido is brilliant when it comes to the economic growth and finance in Africa and more of West Africa. He should be elevated to the IMF if not the Africa Development Bank

[@wahabodusola6484]

Tela Abala, Mr Adesina is now the president of Africa Development Bank. He served in the previous administration, as the minister of agriculture. He literally transformed our agricultural sector. He's brilliant as well. This current administration is using the template he left behind.

[@PacificBruva]

well educated and honest man he seem! good luck for him..Africa need more of this man

[@noezeso]

The presenter was insulting him all through and u people didn't see it.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Nonsoufo eze You must have been watching a different interview..this man was cool,calm and collected through the whole interview and never once was he insulted or stuck! He was always in control.Do you expect her not to ask him any questions? Its called hardtalk for a reason!

[@wahabodusola6484]

Nonsoufo eze, how was she insulting him?? Can you enlighten us on this? There's always one. SMH

[@naijafingers]

I love you man! keep up the good work.

[@desmonddarlington5088]

This governor should be a role model for all central bank governors in Africa.

[@wahabodusola6484]

Desmond Darlington, for real

[@sowsamba7709]

Laamdo laabdo pulloh lamminaado Sanusii. God bless you and bless all Fulani community ...!

[@chukwudinmaprime3260]

Please i need the grace to be like this man.. I wona end corruption in Nigeria. If it demands being a corruption martyr @50, then it is worth it. I wona write my name in gold. I so much love Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

[@omarsweed6187]

That is the spirit, brother! May the grace be unto you as you have wished.

[@ochama197]

This guy is so intelligent n most importantly, a very good speaker

[@Word_Guy]

we northerners are often labelled by the southerners as illiterates due to the fact that some of us don't speak good English having forgotten that language proficiency doesn't actually determine how well one does in life. Unless we value what is ours i.e our language and stop continuing to quantify intelligence or brilliance based on the ability of one to speak a good English we won't ever appreciate the good minds that our great but battered Nigeria has to offer. When I went to south to serve I was looked down upon at first by my southern fellow corp members for the fact that I'm a northerner and that equates me with an illiterate boko haram. I stood up and addressed the matter maturely clarifying the misconceptions that many had about us and I'm sure many were agaped by just me being able to express myself with poise as if that is much of a big deal. unless we treat one another with respect, ours is the image of shame in the eyes of world. cf

[@eromoseleonoigboria4613]

Yerseer Aleeyou waoh, am sorry just seeing your post. You are truly blessed and a true Nigerian. You were not cowed by the challenge of egotist tendencies from fake Nigerians but frontally presented your opinion. Am proud of your write up and as a Nigerian. Stand well and continue. You will do well. Am already following you. Cheers man.

[@eromoseleonoigboria4613]

Funnily enough how many Asians and south Americans speak "good English". U.k the land of the English language, are they ruling the world? Very proud of Sanusi anyway becos of his pedigree. Not the language but the in depth economic analysis of the question at hand. Very proud of him.

[@ayanfeoluwa3716]

I served in the Northern part of Nigeria and met a with a very large number of intelligent and diplomatic people. It is said that the Yoruba race is a set of diplomatic people but pls don't mess with the educated northerners. However, there's a lot of work to be done in bridging the wide gap between the poor and the middle class(didn't mention the rich because that's a far cry). Yerseer, if it's within your ability, kindly communicate with SLS and tell him how much he's needed in helping to restructure Nigeria. He's a better candidate than Atiku and other options. In the meantime, Sowore still has my vote.its about passion and commitment for our great country Nigeria irrespective of tribe.

[@muhammadali-zd3fq]

We Nigeria's are appreciated for this presentation

[@ikennaihevueme1953]

See the kind material enemies of nigeria wanted to use Jonathan to rubbish so that they will continue with there corruption. An intellectual to the core. A technocrat, highly patriotic. I wish nnamdi KANU and his followers will see this and stop propagating hatred and tribalism to poor Nigerians. Let's keep tribalism and religious sentiment apart and fight our common enemy corruption. One Nigeria

[@whales1212]

We need people like this man, enough of all this empty brains ruling us. We're gonna tell him to lead someday or if he can combine his emirship to serving in government, we wouldn't mind. #goodbrain

[@emyflexbright3395]

Dats true

[@moretins4251]

Larry Oba Excatly what i am thinking there must be a way for him to serve the country

[@whales1212]

martin oreoluwa I was marveled by his confidence and intellect! Honestly, as a Yoruba man,a lot of us were fed so much nonsense about people from the North........... I wish you understand what I mean? Lol

[@alioumarou9971]

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[@abiolahammed9122]

+Ali Oumarou No hard feelings man, the man just pointed out 'lies' about Northerners that was fed to average southerners

[@chineduokereke6699]

rare gem!!!

[@Child_of_Amun]

This man is quickly becoming a big inspiration for me, this man is now Emir of Kano, a KING 🤴🏿 Hahaha tu’bab you failed at trying to destroy our culture, this man is a clear example that’s it’s just as strong as ever, not just in Nigeria but all over the continent! Our kings still live!! Where ever you are in the diaspora, know that fact! Our ancestors live within us, ALWAYS!

[@jnanas]

BBC Journalists are one of the best in the world. The presenter's last comment in the interview made in 2011 has now come to reality in 2014. Lamido Sanusi has taken over from his Grand Dad and is the new Emir of Kano.

[@johnsaliu9749]

Great Achievement ofcourse but i wish he had chosen to run for the presidency of Nigeria. What an intelligent man Nigeria will never have as a president. Goodness, why we Nigerians always opt for less when we have this kind of man?

[@ahmedcine]

I just love him. Brilliant and successful administrator.

[@uchemojekwu2538]

I wonder ohhh... i am very proud of this man

[@abdulazeezjimoh5149]

Wow... He has always wanted to be king 👑

[@evelynesimon3556]

Awesome.

[@Bob_Ugee]

Great dispositions. I like it.

[@adamsforlife]

an intelligent aboki from my place! lolz... he's a good friend to my family! he always have problem with family & friends due to to his sincere act! cheers lamido

[@theobserver9684]

Enough about his 'mind', guys! Also, enough about "needing him to be president." I noticed people like to comment on how Sanusi or Ngozi (or even Soyinka) should be our representatives and all that. The issue is, we had our chance in the sixties with Balewa, but we screwed that up. So, none of all this talk about well-spoken, brilliant, etc abeg! Plus it takes much more that being articulate to head a government.

[@ovieonojeghuo8347]

I love this man....

[@quamisonn]

Brilliant

[@olawalejimoh4408]

Kai! Look at my original "oga at the top" ... These are the type of brains we need. It's not even articulacy. I admire the confidence and know how. I have many friends who are as I intelligent. Some of whom are havard graduates and revere Africa and Nigeria in particular so much but they are simply just scared to participate in the dirty Nigeria politics. I hope that people like Lamido will continue to emanate from within Nigeria so that the future of our generation will not only survive, but thrive.

[@nosike2]

This man is a presidential material. How I wish a day will come when he'll run so we can vote for him.

[@lamasinf]

God bless you

[@munroealex3090]

I doff my hat 4u Lamido Sanusi!!! I'm a fan henceforth !

[@nafisahabdulazeez1677]

Masha"Allah! This man is soo intelligent and well spoken. These are the people we need in Nigeria, and not those bunch of clueless dumbos who can't even match the intelligence of people like Sanusi(taking orders from them) The state of Nigeria is such an irony. But with his Emirship, I'm not sure if he can continue to participate actively in economical and political issues in Nigeria. He is a kind of person I like to listen to.

[@Aliasjane]

a successful and well spoken entity worth emulating. God bless you

[@gbongwom]

I love this man, Sanusi Lamido for president!!!!

[@agboolaolamide5714]

Mashaa Allah with this may Allah continue to blees n guid u

[@davidmordi3117]

Brilliant 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿

[@efesmith2671]

Good and clean English from Sanusi

[@francisanumudu3078]

That's so nice

[@patade304]

Interesting!

[@omaribrahim6367]

I really love your accent

[@abiolahammed9122]

We should never forget the pains the public by their recklessness.

[@smokyhs2]

it is beyond doubt that having more people with minds like Lamido Sanusi's own would be advantageous to Nigeria....The fact that he is suspended now might give more room for all his latent political ambitions to manifest, if there are any. Nevertheless, the quality of leadership and governance in Nigeria needs urgent attention because that's where the future of the country lies...

[@eyowiji]

As far as I know, intelligence is not the same as articulateness.

[@ThaDreamer18]

Brilliant feller. He is my new Nigerian role model besides his excellency BRF

[@taiwoaminu9882]

I keep wondering what we would have achieve as a nation under musa yardua govt.;what a loss !!

[@samchs222]

I'm sure the interviwer was happy she found an intelligent man from Nigeria :)

[@user-ze9jj5kj8s]

Long Sammy of course you are absolutely right he speech makes me feel proud of Nigeria 🇳🇬, what a brilliant man

[@bashirumuhammad.khatuwa5538]

What an awesome CBN we had he is though to the point.

[@alieubah7669]

Great man.

[@zeezeebo]

Indeed, great man.

[@soliumuhammed9393]

My role model

[@YoungHorusMedia]

There is a WORKFORCE problem in Nigeria.

[@pnsenga6578]

Wow what a brilliant Man he should stand for president!

[@blamaco]

He had a good good start, he went to Kings College in Lagos.

[@rukayyahibrahim4186]

And they say the northerners are illiterates, he is one of the best leaders we've had.

[@wahabodusola6484]

Miss Rukki, I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@alokobaju4626]

yes, most of them are

[@onecornergist2456]

Oh yes hes intelligent and will be a good president but it doesnt change the fact that majority of northerners are block heads. Mention another northerner as smart as this man

[@izzieman001]

Majority of Igbos are also blockheads as are Yorubas.

[@goodluckogbenna8267]

one swallow does not make a summer

[@emmanueliliya1689]

very smart guy.

[@davidsoneboseremen6463]

Idolo.

[@tmannie15]

Confident man

[@saraman1231]

@ Etop Nathaniel : Sorry to disagree! It takes pragmatism to do what Sanusi did as Governor of CBN. The policies put forth by him and his team to save the nigerian financial system have nothing to do with being just theoritical. There were serious real situations, issues to deal with and Sanusi did not shy away from tackling them. Together with NGozi they did a great job. I don't know what your definition of practical is, but if being practical is being able to address practical issues and problems and find solutions to them and implement those solutions, clearly Sanusi is a practical and able man as evidenced by his track record at the helm of the CBN. Your claim that " These ones focuse on a system not on the people" is totally inaccurate. In removing rogue, incompetent and corrupt bank CEOs and replacing them with competent and honest ones, and putting in place sound risk management processes and advocating good governance, Sanusi's focus was clearly not only on a system but also on people. The focus on the system is surely evident to you. So let's address the focus on the people. When you remove rogue, incompetent and corrupt bank CEOs and replace them with competent and honest ones, and put in place sound risk management processes and advocate good governance, you are fixing a system ( you rid the system of bad people and process) and putting the right people at the right place (first focus on people), the ultimate result of all these being that not only the system does not collapse but it also outputs what is expected of it : the well-being of its stakeholders, depositors and employees and their dependents (second focus on people). Shareholders' investment and potential return are protected; depositors' savings and potential returns stay safe; and employees' jobs are saved. By also tackling inflation, Sanusi's focus was the people of Nigeria as keeping inflation under control is protecting people's purchasing power. As you can see the man is not just about making statements he is about results for the well-being of his country. Finally, when you say : " all the same they are good at taking orders and not giving orders. " you seem to reduce leadership to being good at giving orders. I could not disagree more. Whilst giving orders is part of leadership, the latter is way more about motivating people to act than ordering them to act. In addition to being able to give order and motivate, leadership is about being able to set realistic goals and plan and think strategically to achieve them. During his tenure at the CBN Sanusi has shown these qualities. He is not perfect and has never contended to be perfect but he could definitely be an excellent president for Nigeria.

[@talkyourpraisee9318]

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[@talkyourpraisee9318]

C e

[@muritalaabdulkareem3136]

Sir/ma greating

[@abubakarkabara653]

Good

[@umarmagajiumar54]

Erudite, fearless, intellectual, confident, deep and proud #Fulani.

[@lateefkareem]

waow! this guy is good

[@doyakimember]

i cant believe this guy is a Nigerian sha!... why the hell did Goodluck suspend him?

[@digitalhustler05]

The president is greedy and sanusi lacks tolorant for coruption and corupt officials

[@mousthlyeemshuaibuusthman3053]

Why you can't believe that malan sunusi lamido he comes from Nigeria 🇳🇬 really absolutely he is a Nigerian man

[@bashali6515]

That's my King

[@kunlejulius135]

we are not talking about speaking English but the efficiency and effectiveness.

[@lekanayinde594]

Sure Emir Sanusi is one of the Good brain Nigeria need at this time of Confuse and Unaware leaders ,I truly don't mind him combining his emir and a strategy Govt position to move us forward

[@sonofsonghai1843]

This man was wasted as a traditional ruler. He can contribute more without the shackles of that archaic institution. Probably good for everyone that the ignorant ones dethroned him. Their loss. All of our gain.

[@karamokonte8738]

Very intelligent guy

[@furqaanali6523]

I love him.... Nigeria 🇳🇬 needs A 1 Million More of him....Along with Khadaafi's, Kagame's, and Malema's.... Real Talk....

[@sammyjenkins4026]

This guy is an example of the kind of leadership material the northerners ought to push forward to champion their positions,but the reverse is the case,its so sad...

[@idrisahmed5432]

I think he is the kind of person that Nigeria as a country needs, not just the northern. I think the world needs his kinds of personality

[@steveben9152]

Interesting character. Sanusi.

[@chiddymgbedike6728]

SLS Why did you leave the scene. You know that there would have been no challenger for any post you opt for

[@zeezeebo]

Nigeria has very few men with such intelligence. I wish he was the president.

[@caithrina]

+zeezeebo Nigeria has very many men and women with such intelligence. Perhaps they need more publicity?

[@zeezeebo]

+caithrina really? I don't know about that.

[@2007jiffydog]

👏

[@YoungHorusMedia]

We spend our time and efforts chasing criminals who mispent or did some kind of 419 when we should be thinking about ways to make sure money and power never gets into the hands of these criminals in the first place. We should be busy building our nation instead we are always firefighting. There is a WORKFORCE problem in Nigeria.

[@jossyjossy8260]

His body was in Jonathan's government but his spirit was with apc then. same with jaga the inec chiaman then, they betrayed Jonathan.