A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, on Sunday informed the relevant authorities that Nigerians are still mutilating the naira notes.
Igbokwe said Nigerians are still throwing naira notes on the ground and still working on it at parties, burial, and naming ceremonies.
Posting on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wondered if the ban on naira abuse has been lifted.
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He wrote: “Let me remind the Authorities concerned that Nigerians are still throwing Naira notes on ground and still walking on it at parties, burial, naming ceremonies etc. Have we lifted the ban? So that you know.”
As part of efforts to disabuse naira mutilation, some Nigerian celebrities were made to face the wrath of the law.
Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky was handed a six months jail term.
Also, a socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, was arraigned for naira abuse.
He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.
An actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for spraying and stepping on naira notes.
In another news, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has pledged to construct an Olympic-standard stadium, a move he says will elevate sports infrastructure and nurture local talent.
With the announcement, the governor aims to position Anambra as a hub for grassroots sports development, fostering opportunities for young athletes to shine on a national and global stage.
During the 2024 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Week in Awka, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner for Information, disclosed plans to build an Olympic-standard stadium. The announcement came as part of efforts to reinforce Anambra’s commitment to grassroots sports.
The SWAN week had the theme – “Sports Development in Anambra: The Infrastructure Question”.