Ekiti Government has sympathised with residents on the challenges being faced on account of the lingering fuel shortage and scarcity of the new naira notes.
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji appealed to all residents to remain calm and go about their daily activities peacefully as concerted efforts were being made to redress the situation.
This is contained in a statement by Oyebanji’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti.
The governor, according to the statement, specifically appealed to all traditional rulers, religious leaders, political leaders, community leaders and leaders of thought to help prevail on the citizens, especially the youth.
He said the call became necessary so that the youth would not allow themselves to be used to forment any trouble on account of the current situation.
Oyebanji reassured the people that his administration was committed to the welfare and wellbeing of all citizens of the state and was exploring all avenues to make life more comfortable for them.
The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) recalls that, as part of measures to curb the challenge posed by the naira redesign, President Muhammadu Buhari, in a morning nationwide broadcast on Thursday, directed that the Central Bank of Nigeria,(CBN) release the old N200 note into circulation for 60 days
