Naira scarcity: Ignore calls for protest, El-rufai begs Kaduna residents

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to residents to ignore calls from some groups for massive protest over acute naira scarcity. 

El-Rufai made the appeal in a statement Tuesday by the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. 

He said the state government had uncovered plans by certain individuals and groups to organise massive demonstration in the state. 

“Citizens are reminded that care must be taken not to play into the plans of devious elements seeking to create crisis in this crucial period. Citizens are thus advised to ignore these calls for massive protests in the interest of public security,” he said.

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The governor said he had met with the leadership of the Kaduna State markets and traders’ associations to reiterate appeals for patience and calm. 

The governor further assured the meeting that legal means were being vigorously explored in tandem with other state governments, towards relieving the present sufferings. 

He called for calm and restraint, saying efforts were being made towards easing the difficulties arising from the scarcity of naira notes.