*  *  *  Ladies and Gentlemen It is my pleasure to welcome our branch controllers and guests to Abuja on this occasion of the 26th Annual Controllers’ Conference. I wish to use this opportunity to congratulate the organisers of this unique conference which serves as a platform for interaction among the Branch Controllers and Currency Officers, and the Head office staff.
More importantly, as the link between the Head Office, the banking and host communities, this forum affords you a golden opportunity to continually update your knowledge on the recent developments in the Bank and the economy, generally, as well as on the practical aspects of your assignments, so you can become better ambassadors of the Bank in your respective jurisdictions.