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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has expressed dismay over the scarcity of naira notes across the nation, asking the federal government to immediately call the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to order or risk industrial action.
TUC gave the warning in a statement which was signed by its President, Mr Festus Osifo and General Secretary, Mr Nuhu Toro on Friday.
The Congress wondered why the CBN was finding it so difficult to make the currency available, and lamented the hardship citizens have been subjected to due to what it described as insensitive of agencies of government.
“What is the offence of the ordinary Nigerians that they have to face so much pains and tribulations without let off, even in this solemn Yuletide season?
“The President Tinubu Administration must move pronto and decisively and for once get its monetary and fiscal policies right and working in the interest of the long-suffering people.
This Naira scarcity must end now. Otherwise, the TUC, its affiliates and our allies, would be forced to consider exploring our usual options whenever the working people are pushed to the wall. A stitch in time, saves nine.”
