As the untold hardship imposed on Nigerians by the implementation of the new naira notes continues, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the Federal Government to obey the Supreme Court order on the use of old currency till the end of the year.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a statement by its spokesman, Dr Chidozie Alex Ogbonnia, said the call was in response to the evident hardship Nigerians are going through.
It stressed the necessity for the government to embark on an enlightenment campaign to educate the people that the old currencies were still accepted in all transactions.
The apex Igbo socio-cultural body said, “The policy is a very good one, it will help to improve the economy. The more cashless we go, the better for the country. Also, it will reduce the frequent cases of kidnapping and demand for ransom.
“However, the implementation is the problem. Ohanaeze had at the beginning of the exercise called on President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the time.
“They withdrew the old money without replacing them. Federal Government should let the people know that the old money is still accepted and they should also release them in line with Supreme Court directive.
“They should equally embark on enlightenment campaigns to inform the people that the old money is still in use to clear the hardship and confusion in the country. Evidently, the hardship is too much.”
