By; SANI GAZAS CHINADE, Damaturu
Since the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Naira redesign policy and the hardship been faced by Yobe people, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, whose commitment is for the welfare of the common man which knows no boundary, has taken a major decision to save the Talakawa, the down-trodden masses.
According to Yusuf Ali, SSA Digital and Strategic Communications to Governor Mai Mala Buni, the major steps the governor took is in making sure that people have not suffered with their hard earned money.
Gov. Buni made a special request to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to give a special concession and alternatives to the people of the state against the earlier January 31 deadline for change of Naira notes.
Gov. Buni had requested that banks operating in the state should open more branches in the local government council headquarters and other towns as security situations have improved in Yobe and the Northeast generally, making it conducive for banking and other businesses to thrive.
Governor Buni and other APC Governors met with President Muhammadu Buhari in the State House for intervention on the Central Bank of Nigeria to save the situation.
Gov. Buni also directed that the Yobe Microfinance Bank should open branches in all the 17 local government areas in the state as part of measures to provide banking services to the people at the grassroots.
Gov. Buni was also, in the forefront as APC governors, after another round of meetings, insisted that the new and old Naira notes should co-exist at least till the end of this year to alleviate the hardship being faced.
President Muhammadu Buhari will make a decision before Friday this week.
