The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) has reaffirmed commitment to ensure continuous availability of clean currency notes with the right mix.
The bank urged Nigerians to see the Naira as a vital symbol of national identity. Apex bank acting Director of Corporate Communications Department Hakama Sidi Ali( Mrs) gave the admonition in Abuja at CBN’s special day at 20th International trade fair.
“While the Central Bank of Nigeria will continue its efforts to ensure the availability of clean currency notes with the right mix, we urge you to see the Naira as our vital symbol of national identity.
“Respect it and keep it clean. Do not spray, hawk, mutilate, or counterfeit the Naira. We also encourage you to be ambassadors of the Bank’s clean Naira notes, as the CBN cannot do it alone. Our Naira, Our Pride.
“We look forward to the continued cooperation from all stakeholders as it is only through collective effort that we can overcome challenges and guide our economy towards robust and inclusive growth”, she said.
Reflecting on the Trade fair theme: “Sustainability: consumption, incentives and taxation”, Hakama said it resonates with CBN continued push for diversifying Nigeria’s productive base, with a particular focus on boosting the export of non-oil commodities.
The theme, she said also aligned with the goal of the CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, in to improve Investor confidence, which is evidenced by a significant increase in foreign investments.
She reiterated CBN governor dedication toward addressing identified challenges of the Nigerian economy to boost productivity and strengthen the local economy against any adverse external shocks.
“Achieving economic sustainability is based on a tripod. This includes strong financial systems, a stable foreign exchange market for effective planning, and strong collaboration between the monetary and fiscal authorities.
“The Bank’s efforts in these areas are producing the desired results, with our external reserves reaching $43.05 billion on September 11, 2025, up from $40.51 billion at the end of July 2025”.
“The CBN has continued to address pockets of macroeconomic challenges confronting the Nigerian economy, ensuring that the banking system remains robust and resilient, with most financial soundness indicators staying within their respective prudential benchmarks. As recently disclosed by the CBN Governor, fourteen banks have met their recapitalisation requirements.
“The Bank is also closely monitoring the remaining banks to ensure the successful completion of the exercise. CBN will continue to lead in innovations within the payments system landscape.
“The Bank’s Payment Systems Vision 2028 is a bold initiative to future-proof Nigeria’s payments ecosystem, aiming to broaden financial inclusion in rural areas, improve security, and minimise downtime for faster, safer, and more efficient transactions”, she said.
