Ezra Umaru Kure
ASOKORO ABUJA,Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in strategic leadership proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional skills in influential negotiation, executive decision-making, and communication, complemented by public speaking expertise. Proven track record in program development, policy implementation, and budgetary oversight. Adept at employee training and conducting qualitative and quantitative research. Energetic and people-oriented with excellent time management skills, committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work history
Deputy Director/Head Real Sector Division,
Central bank of Nigeria
Abuja, FCT
2024.03 - Current
- Lead teams for enhanced assigned tasks delivery.
- Handle conflict resolutions to maintain harmonious work environment.
- Improve department functionality by implementing efficient work processes.
- Collaborate with other departments for unified vision implementation of the central bank of Nigeria.
- Handle conflict resolutions to maintain harmonious work environment.
- Ensure compliance with regulations by conducting regular audits.
- Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders thereby improving business collaborations.
- Exercise professional relationships with business partners, shareholders and authorities to establish trust, rapport and reliability.
- Maintain key stakeholder relationships to foster collaboration and partnerships.
Head, CBN International Training Institute
Central Bank of Nigeria
FCT, Abuja
2022.04 - 2024.03
- Carried out day-to-day management of the Institute.
- Developed training manuals and delivered graduate-level instructions to staff of the CBN, other central banks and MDA
- Learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Supported my team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Led collaborations with leading global institutions for effective delivery of training activities at the ITI
c) Head Monetary analysis Office, Research Dept
Central Bank of Nigeria
FCT, Abuja
2018.04 - 2022.03
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Special Assistant to Deputy Governor, Econ policy
Central bank of Nigeria
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
2006.01 - 2009.05
- Handled confidential information with careful discretion and strong integrity.
- Maintained high organisation standards with consistent attention to detail.
- Assisted budget planning to support fiscal responsibility across business activities.
- Drafted business letters and emails to keep communication clear.
- Arranged travel bookings to protect optimal time management.
- Coordinated team meetings to improve communication and daily productivity.
- Supported staff with administrative tasks to reduce workload pressure.
- Managed executives' schedules to streamline daily workflow and priorities.
- Provided customer service to deliver consistently high satisfaction.
- Recorded meeting minutes accurately to strengthen accountability and records.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines without delays.
- Took on additional tasks when requested by the manager.
- Communicated openly and collaborated with various teams to progress work.
Academic Staff
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State
1993.01 - 2004.12
- Taught economics at undergraduate and gradute levels.
- Conducted researches and published articles..
- Actively participated in community development services.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
Nigeria 2001.09 - 2011.10
Master of Science - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
Nigeria 1994.09 - 1997.10
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
Nigeria 1988.09 - 1991.10
A-Levels - Economics, Geography, Government
College Of Advanced Studie
Zaria, Kaduna State 1986.09 - 1988.10
Secondary School Certificate Education - Social Sciences, Maths and Science
Government Secondary School
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State 1981.01 - 1986.09
Primary School leaving Certificate - Social Sciences, Maths and Science
Primary Education
Kurmin Gyada, Kaduna State 1975.01 - 1981.09
Skills
- Leadership proficiency
- Influential negotiation
- Executive decision-making
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Program development
- Policy implementation
- Budgetary oversight
- Employee training
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Strategic leadership
- Excellent time management skills
- Energetic
- People-oriented
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Reading, Music, Sports, Staying at Home
Accomplishments
· Fellow (FICA) Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria.
· Recipient, J. W. Fulbright Scholarship.
· Member, Academic staff Union of Universities ASUU).
· Member, Nigerian Economic Society (NES).
· Member, Nigerian Peace Network (NPN).
· Member, the African Working Group [AWG]- A Research based society for conflict analysis, Institute for Conflict Resolution, George Mason University, Virginia
Member, Internal Faculty, CBN
Certification
- Member, Central Bank Internal Faculty
- Course on monetary Policy, IMF's Institute for capacity Development/ African Training Institute, Mauritius 2017
- Economic policies for financial Stability, IMF's Institute for Capacity Development/ African Training Institute, Mauritius
- Regional course on capital marker operation and regulation (2007) (WAIFEM)
- Course on specialized report writing and speed-reading skills (2008) (WAIFEM
- Course on econometric modelling and forecasting (2009), organized by west African institute for financial and economic management (WAIFEM).
- Financial programming and policies (2009), the IMF, Washington DC
- Regional course on econometric modelling and inflation targeting and liquidity forecasting (2008) (WAIFEM)
- Course on Bond and other fixed instruments (2009) by Jeff & O'Brien
- Time series econometric training (2009) Alexander Brooks
- Panel Data Econometrics training (2011) By Alexander brooks)
- Research Methodological training workshop (2009): The Nigerian
Timeline
Deputy Director/Head Real Sector Division,
Central bank of Nigeria
2024.03 - Current
Head, CBN International Training Institute
Central Bank of Nigeria
2022.04 - 2024.03
c) Head Monetary analysis Office, Research Dept
Central Bank of Nigeria
2018.04 - 2022.03
Special Assistant to Deputy Governor, Econ policy
Central bank of Nigeria
2006.01 - 2009.05
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
2001.09 - 2011.10
Master of Science - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
1994.09 - 1997.10
Academic Staff
Ahmadu Bello University
1993.01 - 2004.12
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
1988.09 - 1991.10
A-Levels - Economics, Geography, Government
College Of Advanced Studie
1986.09 - 1988.10
Secondary School Certificate Education - Social Sciences, Maths and Science
Government Secondary School
1981.01 - 1986.09
Primary School leaving Certificate - Social Sciences, Maths and Science
Primary Education
1975.01 - 1981.09