Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called for the arrest and prosecution of bank officials hoarding the new naira notes
His statement came amid the scarcity of the new naira notes across the country — a situation that is heightening tension and causing hardship for Nigerians.
The cleric said the Central Bank of Niger should do everything possible to make the currency available to end the hardship.“Notwithstanding CAN believe that despite the temporary pains Nigerians face, the citizenry is prepared to support the president on the matter of the deadline, especially if it would assist to ease the tension in the country,” he said.
“Such banks and bankers should be investigated, and if found culpable, be made to face the wrath of the law.“CAN will continue to sensitize and mobilize our faithful to support any programme which results could bring about good service delivery for a better nation.”the arrest of persons selling or abusing the naira.
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