The 36 state governors have invited the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emiefele, for a meeting on Thursday over issues relating to the new naira notes introduced by the CBN. SaharaReporters noted that the CBN directed that the old naira notes would cease to be operational by January 31, 2023, a development which Nigerians and stakeholders are not comfortable with, considering the unavailability of the new naira notes.
36 State Governors To Meet Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over New Naira Notes, Approaching DeadlineSaharaReporters noted that the CBN directed that the old naira notes would cease to be operational by January 31, 2023, a development which Nigerians and stakeholders are not comfortable with, considering the unavailability of the new naira notes.
SaharaReporters noted that the CBN directed that the old naira notes would cease to be operational by January 31, 2023, a development which Nigerians and stakeholders are not comfortable with, considering the unavailability of the new naira notes. Mr Bello-Barkindo said the meeting, according to the invitation issued to Mr Emiefele by the NGF chairman, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, would commence at 9pm prompt.
The CBN announced the initial decision to redesign the naira on October 26, 2022, while it also set January 31, 2023, as the deadline for the old note to serve as legal tender.
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