Kwara Governor Urges CBN to Increase Availability of Redesigned Naira Notes
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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, recently held a meeting with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to discuss the difficulties faced by citizens of the state in accessing the newly redesigned Naira notes. During the meeting, Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized the severity of the issue and urged the CBN to take action to make the new notes readily available to Kwarans.
According to the governor, the unavailability of the redesigned Naira notes is causing major inconvenience for the people of Kwara, particularly in their daily transactions. He stated that citizens are struggling to obtain the new notes from banks and are facing long queues and delays in their financial transactions.
The governor emphasized that the CBN needs to do everything in its power to make the new notes easily accessible to the citizens of Kwara, as the current situation is causing great hardship for the people of the state. Governor AbdulRazaq pointed out that the CBN’s responsibility is to ensure the smooth flow of currency and to guarantee financial stability in the country.
In response to the governor’s concerns, the CBN pledged to take all necessary measures to increase the availability of the redesigned Naira notes in Kwara State. The bank acknowledged the importance of ensuring that citizens have easy access to the new notes and stated that it would take steps to increase the distribution of the currency throughout the state.
The CBN also emphasized that the redesign of the Naira notes is aimed at enhancing the security features of the currency and reducing the circulation of fake notes in the country. The bank assured the governor that it is working closely with commercial banks to ensure that the new notes are made available to the public as quickly as possible.
In conclusion, Governor AbdulRazaq’s meeting with the CBN highlights the importance of ensuring that citizens have easy access to the new redesigned Naira notes. The CBN’s commitment to increasing the availability of the new notes in Kwara State is a positive step towards ensuring that citizens can carry out their financial transactions with ease and confidence. It is hoped that the bank will take swift action to address the challenges faced by Kwarans in accessing the redesigned Naira notes.
