From a common Nigerian on the street to those on social media, reactions in multitude have trailed the national broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on the lingering crisis surrounding the old and new naira notes.
During a televised broadcast on Thursday, February 16, President Buhari said he was well aware of the plight and hardship faced by Nigerians due to the redesign policy.
He, however, insisted that 500 and 1000 notes would no longer be legal tender, adding that only 200 notes would be recirculated to bring ease for the next 60 days.
Nigerians have since been reacting to the development:
Obi wrote:
“My dear respected elder brother El-Rufai & the governors fightng for the common man, na N200 common man dey spend pass. I hope this gives you the closure you are looking for. On behalf of the common man, we are satisfied.”
Asiwaju Kay wrote:
“First time in my life I will be proud of a speech by President Buhari. I even read from start to finish. Miracle no dey tire Jesus.”
Atoni said:
“While I commend the president, CBN should release more of #50,#20, #10 only now to curb vote buying. Note: since the full implementation started there is little or no cases of kidnapping for ransom in the south -south, illegal oil bunkering in the creeks have declined drastically.”
Chioma wrote:
“When they claimed they were fighting for the poor, Buhari supported by reintroducing 200 that is circulated amongst the poor. They can keep hiding their 500 and 1000 for election buying.”
