Charles Soludo Biography, Early Life, Net Worth, Age,Career
Who Is Charles Soludo?
Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo is a Nigerian Professor of Economics, politician and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He was a Board if Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria prior to his appointment as CBN Governor. Soludo was born on 28th July 1960 in Aguata LGA, Anambra State.
Charles Chukwuma Soludo hails from Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. When he was eight years old, Charles Soludo lost his mother Mgbafor in his home town of Isuanioma near Isuofia, in Anambra State. Not much details is known about his childhood, however, Charles Chukwuma Soludo has always had a knack for being a scholar. This is obvious in his academic pursuit, and his subsequent career choice as a lecturer.
Charles Soludo Profile Data Summary
| Net Worth: | Between $1-5 Million |
|---|---|
| Name | Charles Chukwuma Soludo |
| Born: | 28th July 1960 |
| Age | 61 years (2021) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Tribe | Igbo |
| Political Party | All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) |
| State | Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
Educational Background
In 1984, Charles Soludo obtained a degree in a Economics from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). He was the best graduating student.
In 1987, he obtained a masters degree in Economics from the same university. He obtained a doctorate degree in economics from UNN in 1989.
In 1998, Soludo was appointed a professor of economics.
Career
Soludo is an expert in the business of macroeconomics
Soludo have been a visiting scholar for various international organizations and institutions like the International Monetary Fund, the University of Cambridge, the Brookings Institution, the University of Warwick, and the University of Oxford.
He worked as a visiting professor at Swarthmore College (USA)
He worked as a consultant for international organisations, including The World Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the United Nations Development Programme.
In 1999, Soludo became a visiting professor at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA.
In 2003, Soludo was appointed the Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo and subsequently Chief Executive of the National Planning Commission of Nigeria.
Soludo was appointed the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria in 2004. He was the 8th indigenous governor of Central Bank and the 9th Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria.
Soludo handed over to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi in 2009.
In 2009, Soludo picked nomination form to run for Anambra State Governor under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He however lost to the incumbent governor Peter Obi of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
Soludo left Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
He picked nomination form to run for the 2013 governorship election under APGA but was however disqualified by the APGA screening committee.
In 2019, Soludo was appointed as a as a member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to President Buhari.
In 2021, Soludo picked nomination form to run for the Governor of Anambra State under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
Charles Soludo Family
Charles Chukwuma Soludo is happily married to Nonye Soludo, and their marriage is blessed with six children.
What Is Charles Soludo Net Worth?
Soludo’s exact Net Worth is currently unknown. However, various media reports estimated his net worth to be between $1-5million.
