No be small matter! The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) don finally announced say Shehu Yahaya Shantali go take over as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Na dem regulatory ok wan confirm am, as we dey ready for fresh moves in the capital market machinery.

Shehu go succeed Haruna Jalo-Waziri, wey don dey run the show for the past eight years. Bros Jalo-Waziri no just dey waka around; him don make serious improvements inside CSCS, especially for governance and operational effectiveness. In fact, him tenure na like fairy tale full of achievements!

The Chairman of the Board, Temi Popoola, shower praises on Jalo-Waziri say him work dey solid, build lasting impact, and him legacy no go fit disappear overnight. Temi say dem happy to welcome Shehu Shantali, wey carry plenty experience and strategic vision. Dem believe say Shehu fit carry CSCS go the next level.

Shehu no be newbie for this finance matter at all. Him sabi accounting well well, hold Bachelor of Science for Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, plus Executive MBA for Kingston Business School. This guy don gather over 20 years experience for finance, accounting, and all dem banking wahala both for Naija and UK.

Before dis new role, Shehu don run Apricot Investments Limited as Managing Director, where him dey lead the MicroWorld platform wey open doors for plenty financial products like micro-health, housing, and investment options. Na true Naija man wey dey find road for financial inclusion!

Jalo-Waziri no just disappear like magic; e don talk say e dey proud of the achievements wey dem fit put down as a team. E don thank everybody wey support am through e tenure. Haruna say CSCS dey poised to achieve more things, and him wish Shehu good luck as him take over.”

For the incoming CEO, Shehu Shantali, e don express gratitude for the trust wey the Board don show am. “CSCS dey play major role for Naija capital market and I dey look forward to work with all stakeholders to strengthen our leadership, deliver value and support growth,” e talk.

CSCS dey confirm say dem go continue to hold tight to high standards of governance and operational excellence in dis capital market wey dey evolve rapidly. No be small thing o; dem dey set the pace for how financial services go run for Naija. Make we dey watch how things go unfold as Shehu begin him tenure, e fit bring fresh innovations wey the market dey need.