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A Nigerian, Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta, has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).
IFSB, a Malaysian-based international organization with over 180 members in almost 60 countries, including 75 regulatory and supervisory authorities is one of the main standard-setting organisations for Islamic finance.
Danbatta’s appointment was made public yesterday in Kuala Lumpur and he will assume duty on Monday. The Council of the IFSB in its 31st meeting on December 11, 2017 approved his appointment.
Danbatta takes over from Jaseem Ahmed, who served for six years.
Dr. Danbatta holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and an MBA in Corporate Finance
IFSB, a Malaysian-based international organization with over 180 members in almost 60 countries, including 75 regulatory and supervisory authorities is one of the main standard-setting organisations for Islamic finance.
Danbatta’s appointment was made public yesterday in Kuala Lumpur and he will assume duty on Monday. The Council of the IFSB in its 31st meeting on December 11, 2017 approved his appointment.
Danbatta takes over from Jaseem Ahmed, who served for six years.
Dr. Danbatta holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and an MBA in Corporate Finance
