The Central Bank of Nigeria may want to be making adjustments in how Nigerians operate domiciliary accounts in 2023.
Members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), at the final meeting for 2022, called for daring reform of the foreign exchange market.
The members in a assertion published via the CBN in particular sought for changes in the operation of Foreign Currency Domiciliary Accounts (FCDA) via Individuals.
Statements From MPC members about Forex and Domiciliary Accounts
One of the members, Obadan Mike Idiahi in his personal declaration argued that the debts have tended to be grossly abused in latest years to the detriment of exchange rate stability.
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He introduced that exporting corporations that preserve FCDAs must be successfully monitored.
He Wrote:
“In addition to the monetary measures and development finance interventions being implemented, the CBN would need to seriously consider bold reforms of the foreign exchange market, in particular, the operation of Foreign Currency Domiciliary Accounts (FCDA) by individuals.”
Another member, Festus Adenikinju stated there is a want to tackle the pressures on the naira exchange rate via boosting the provide of foreign exchange in the economy.
He said:
“I am also of the opinion that the FX sold by the bank at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) windows should be for productive activities alone. The bank should review its policy of those who qualify to benefit from FX sold in the official market,” he said.
Also, Shonubi Folashodun, CBN’s deputy governor, operation, stated:
“On exchange rate, we must continue to juggle our options around demand management and supply enhancement policy mix, without forgetting that improving supply is the ultimate solution.
“Leveraging a model driven approach to price discovery and keeping an eye on subtle threats of dollarization will be a good start to embracing the bold adjustment type of approach required at this time to effectively address the fundamental issues. This of course is not without regard for the macroeconomic implications but with a focus on the direction that ensures expected benefits surpasses the costs.”
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