Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State met on Thursday with bank managers, representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, security agencies and other stakeholders for an interactive session aimed at finding a lasting solution to the suffering caused by the shortage of new naira notes and the endless queues in banks. The meeting, held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, was detailed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, and released to the press on Friday.
During the session, Governor Ganduje described the poor implementation of the naira redesign policy as “a sign of sabotage.” He affirmed that the policy itself is sound, but its execution has been poorly timed and inadequately carried out, reflecting either incapacity or deliberate sabotage. Ganduje emphasized that the implementation, not the policy, is the main concern, adding that it appears intended to undermine democracy and create confusion rather than promote economic development.
He called for comprehensive public enlightenment and stakeholder engagement before any policy is rolled out. “If you want to implement any policy as a leader, you need to consider many factors. People are suffering, and you cannot succeed without proper planning and strong institutions,” he said. The Kano State Government, he reiterated, will continue to advocate for the proper implementation of the new naira policy.
Ganduje noted that those most affected by the flawed rollout are not receiving adequate relief and urged immediate action to alleviate the hardship. Referring to the ongoing “COVID‑23” situation, he announced preparations to distribute palliatives again and promised that the state government will deploy free bus services to major destinations across the state to help citizens cope with the difficult circumstances.
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