DG Urban Beautification, Dr. Alkenanah Lauds Gov’ Umar Ganduje For His Intervention On ‘Old Naira Rejection’
H.E Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR, Khadimul Islam and the political sage of our time rose to the occasion in speaking for and sticking with the common man.
He’s not silent in the face of hardship to save a party or government he’s part of neither does he want to earn the badge of a ‘loyalist’ when a policy even though may be very good when carefully thought out and given time to mature, he defended the people and spoke. His voice was heard and his contribution loud enough.
Through the Hon. commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, MALAM MUHAMMAD GARBA who in the early hours of today put out a press release concerning the on going old naira notes saga, the Governor’s position is made clear.
“Press Release
Old naira notes rejection: Ganduje threatens to sanction erring banks, business owners
Kano state government has warned that it would not hesitate to revoke operational licenses of major business owners or take action on anyone who refuses to accept the old naira notes as a means of transaction.
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who handed down the warning in a statement issued by the commissioner for information and internal affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, said the old naira notes are still a legal tender.
He said the Supreme Court was emphatic on its interim injunction on the issue of old naira notes which would continue to be used as legal tender hand in hand with the new ones untill gradual and final phase out.
The governor noted that it has come to the notice of the government that some business owners such as supermarkets, malls, banks, restaurants, hotels, traders in markets, filling stations, motor parks, among others, are in the habit of rejecting the old naira notes in business transaction.
Ganduje further observed that this non-acceptance by some selfish individuals is further worsening the already tensed situation exacerbated by the non-availability of the new naira notes.
“Business and economic activities are seriously affected by the naira redesign and unfortunately some self-centered individuals are cashing on the situation to cause further hardships on the people by not accepting the old naira notes during transactions,” the statement added.
He said the people have suffered enough untold hardship and therefore the state government would not fold it’s arms and allow few selfish elements in our midst to worsen the situation.
The governor called on the people in the state to continue with their lawful businesses and report anyone who refuses to accept the old naira notes to the appropriate quarters.
MALAM MUHAMMAD GARBA
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State
February 14, 2023″
