Naira redesign: Retain Arabic inscription for brotherhood sake – Arewa youths, Adeyanju to CBN by thelandmarkinfo

 

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been called upon to retain the Arabic inscription on the redesigned naira notes.

Recall that the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced the redesigning of N100, N200, N500, and N1000 notes.

Emefiele said the redesigned naira notes would be released on December 5, 2022.

Following this announcement, the apex bank was asked by some Nigerians to expunge Arabic inscription from the new naira notes, stressing that it’s not Nigeria’s official language.

But, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) said Arabic inscription, also known as Ajami, should be retained on all naira denominations, stressing that the removal would provoke Muslims and cause division within the country.