Economic and social activities in Enugu State were affected, yesterday, as commercial transport operators resorted to protest over high cost of petrol and scarcity of banknotes in the state.
Petrol, which sold for N280 per litre at the beginning of the year, suddenly rose to N450 per litre, even as residents continued to experience difficulties in accessing cash at the various Automated Teller Machines and bank halls. The situation is worsened by activities of Point of Sale operators, who have increased their charges to as much as 100 per cent. While operators charge N2, 000 for N10, 000 withdrawal of the new notes, old notes are withdrawn at N1,000 for N10,000.
The transport operators carried green leaves, made bonfires on major roundabouts and used their vehicles to block major roads, thereby preventing movement of other road users. They also forced private vehicle users to bear green leaves as a mark of solidarity. Shops, offices, banks, schools and petrol stations, among other public places, were forced to close shops as protesters marched round the city.
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