It was yet another big honour for Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, yesterday when he was conferred with the African Reserve (Central) Bank Governor of the Year 2013 Award.

Organised by the Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation, the award was conferred on the CBN Governor by no less an eminent personality than the African elder statesman and former President of Zambia, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, in Pretoria, South Africa.

It was Sanusi’s second major international honour in three days. On Wednesday, November 6, the astute banker had been conferred with the maiden International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Gender Champion Award in recognition of his pioneering effort and the sustainability of women empowerment, particularly in Nigeria.

Presenting the award to Mr. Sanusi at an impressive ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, Yaoundé, Cameroon, the President of FIDA, Worldwide, Sheela Anish, commended him for consistently championing the cause of the womenfolk.

•Photos: Above: CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, receiving the African Reserve (Central) Bank Governor of the Year 2013 Award from former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda; Below (Left): Former Zambian President Kennerth Kaunda in a warm embrace with CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, after receiving the award while CEO, Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation, Mr Jeff Eyman, looks on; (Right): Wife of the CBN Governor, Hajia Sadiya Sanusi, ex-Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, Miss Sanusi and Mr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.