Ajith Nivard Cabraal appointed Central Bank Governor once again
Posted by Editor on September 13, 2021 - 8:59 pm
Former State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka by the President with effect from September 15, Presidential Media Division said.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa presented Cabraal with his new appointment a short while ago, President’s Media Division stated.
Ajith Nivard Cabraal submitted his resignation from his parliamentary seat this morning. Former MP Jayantha Ketagoda has been named to replace Cabraal.

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Central bank officers can strike against Cobaraya’s appointment, but I know they are coward people, though educated. They can demand a good governor. Also trade unions and pressure groups should seriously object.
No strike Bas,
That’s bad manners to rise against the Emperor’s hand picked Money Manager.
Bas, remember, we are under an ’emergency’.