From Maiharaji Altine
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Zamfara state in collaboration with the CBN, has embarked on vigorous sensitisation campaign to mosques, churches and motor parks in the state with a view to encouraging the general public to deposit their old Naira notes before the deadline.
The state’s NOA Director, Aminu Ibrahim who went round some motor parks, churches and mosques in the state on Friday said there would be no extension after the deadline of January 31.
He therefore advised the general public to take their old Naira notes to the banks or POS to collect new ones, stressing that, “The old Naira notes will not be a legal after the January 31, 2023”.
He however explained that the old Naira notes would continue to be used until after the deadline, adding that, it was an offence for anyone to reject the old notes before the deadline.
“I want to draw the attention of the general public that, it is an offence for anyone to say that he would not receive the new Naira notes for now”.
“I am also calling on financial institutions such as banks and POS operators to stop issuing old Naira notes to their customers.
The sensitisation campaign was witnessed by CBN officials and business communities.
