Minister Dilan Perera, Governor of Central Bank and Chairman of SEC resign from their positions

Friday, 09 January 2015 - 20:24

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Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Dilan Perera resigned from his Ministerial portfolio today.

He stated this while joining the media briefing held this evening after the release of the Presidential Election results.

Ajith Niward Cabraal who served as the Governor of Central Bank resigned from his position today.

When inquired by our news team, he said that he has submitted the letter of resignation this evening.
 
Ajith Niward Cabraal who served as the 12th Governor of the Central Bank also served as the Chairman of the Central Bank Monetary Board.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Doctor Nalaka Godahewa also submitted his letter of resignation to the Ministry of Finance today.

He said that the decision was taken to appoint a new suitable person for the position.



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