Marcel Okeke
Marcel Okeke is a former chief economist at Zenith Bank, known for his insights on Nigeria's economic landscape. He has commented on the implications of increased wages and bloated government structures, calling for fiscal responsibility and efficient governance in the face of rising state personnel costs.
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Marcel Okeke called the President's claim about exceeding revenue projections 'laughable' and 'unrealistic'.
Nigeria’s 2025 Revenue Target Met? APC, Opposition Clash
Nigeria· 2025-09-04
Marcel Okeke, a former Chief Economist at Zenith Bank, echoed similar sentiments, pointing out that the sale was long overdue and that the refineries should be sold as they are.
Nigeria Needs Private Sector InvestmNigeria· 2025-07-03
A former Chief Economist at Zenith Bank, Marcel Okeke, said the borrowing plan was taking the country back to the woods rather than out of it.
Fresh $24bn borrowing may balloon Nigeria’s debt to N183tnNigeria· 2025-05-28
Marcel Okeke has expressed strong concerns about Nigeria’s capacity to respond to the tariffs.
Experts canvass dialogue during 90-day Trump tariff pauseNigeria· 2025-04-11
Former Zenith Bank chief economist Marcel Okeke warned that the Trump-led tariff war could trigger inflation globally.
Naira shed 2.6% in March despite $668m CBN interventionNigeria· 2025-04-08
Marcel Okeke lamented that insider loans had become an issue needing resolution.
Shareholders back CBN on bank directors’ non-performing loans – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-20
Marcel Okeke is a former Chief Economist at Zenith Bank who criticized the government's claims of economic progress.
Nigeria suffers economic downturn as GDP/capita falls 72% – IMFNigeria· 2025-02-15
A former chief economist at Zenith Bank, Marcel Okeke, pointed out that the increase in the ministries and governance at the centre would trickle down to the subnationals.
States’ salaries rise by 90% to N3.8tnNigeria· 2025-02-10
