PM Oli claims meritocracy will drive NRB Governor appointment

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed his commitment to appoint a capable individual as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank based on merit rather than personal connections.

Speaking at the formal inauguration of the Former Planners Forum Nepal, Prime Minister Oli stated, “I have no intention of bringing someone of my own to the central bank. The selection will be based on meritocracy, focusing on capable individuals.

If someone can work efficiently, it benefits the country. There is no need for ‘my person.’ I am the Prime Minister, but I am not the only one in the government. Therefore, I prioritize meritocracy as much as possible.

Prime Minister Oli also clarified that the appointments of the Chairpersons and members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) were made based on the recommendations of the selection committee, ensuring that capable individuals were chosen.

He mentioned that apart from knowing one chairperson from his tenure as Chief Secretary, he had no personal connections with other officials.

He further expressed his hopes that the Former Planners Forum would serve as a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences and wished for its sustainability without personality conflicts.