Biography

Dr. Fauzi Abokhzam is the governor of the Central Bank of Libya. The eastern House of Representatives named him to act as governor on 22 October 2026 after accepting Naji Issa's resignation, appointed him on 2 November 2026 by 78 of the 90 members present, and he took the oath in Benghazi on 4 November. He and Issa signed the handover minutes at a ceremony on 8 November 2026, and the bank's website lists him as governor in news of 10 and 12 November, including the first meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee.

His name is spelled several ways in the press, including Fawzi Abu Khazam, Fowzi Musbah Abukhzam and Fawzi Boukhzam. Enterprise reported that he had been a member of the bank's board before the appointment. His earlier career, education and the position of the Tripoli-based High Council of State were not stated in the sources reviewed; reports said the council had not commented.

Career

  • 2026 · Named to act as governor by the House of Representatives (22 October) · Central Bank of Libya
  • 2026 · Appointed governor by the House, 78 of 90 votes (2 November) · Central Bank of Libya
  • 2026 · Takes the oath before the House speaker in Benghazi (4 November) · Central Bank of Libya
  • 2026 · Formal handover signed with Naji Issa (8 November) · Central Bank of Libya
  • Board member before the appointment · Central Bank of Libya