Nigerian Reactions To Sanwo-Olu’s Charges-free POS In Lagos
Reactions have followed the decision of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to mitigate the effects of Naira scarcity by providing free Points of Sale (POS) to residents of the state.
The governor made the provision in response to nationwide tensions caused by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s currency exchange debacle.
The governor directed a 50% fare reduction in all State-owned transportation services, effective Thursday, in a statement issued on Wednesday…………………………….. CONTINUE READING
According to Sanwo-Olu, the controversy surrounding the CBN currency exchange deadline has had a dislocation effect on Lagosians, limiting their access to cash for daily transactions and making their means of sustenance difficult.
See photos of the POS in various locations across the state;
Nigerians have reacted strongly to this on social media.
Preciousismarketing wrote: ‘they have created the problems then improvise a solution just to make them look good.., don’t buy it, Nigerians. It’s a trap!’
taiyebold wrote: ‘APC dishing solutions to problems created by APC. Ourmumu never do.’
Perpetual wrote: ‘brilliant idea.’
Chuneworld wrote: ‘na the keke way them go use buy vote Election Day be this, this one na just test run.’
Zinnyoluwa wrote:’so where are his pos agent getting their own cash. Direct citizens and stop this nonsense.’
Jmlife wrote: ‘it’s free until Alaye start collecting 100naira to queue.’
Official_tomilola wrote: ‘I just love Lagos.’
aiijjay wrote: ‘He’s so desperate.’
woke class wrote: ‘this should be illegal.’
Pappykaybee wrote: ‘This is very nice but we go still serve una breakfast.’
