Segun Babatunde, Gombe
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has organised a fair to sensitize business owners and other residents in Gombe State on the policies and strategic interventions of the bank for a sustainable economic development in the country.
Similarly, the apex bank urged the business community and other stakeholders in the state to partake in its mission of returning the nation to the path of greatness.
Speaking in an opening remarks at the CBN Fair which was held yesterday at the International Conference, Gombe, the Director, of Corporate Communication, Dr Isa Abdulmumin disclosed that the event was designed to serve as a platform to interact with members of the public on the policies and strategic interventions of the apex bank for a sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
“The objectives of this engagement are among others, to sensitize members of the public on how the Bank’s interventions can grow their businesses and contribute to Nigeria’s economy.
“The Bank, as a responsible and responsive corporate citizen, has demonstrated the most passionate commitment to supporting businesses and promoting diversification through the array of interventions in agriculture, health, manufacturing, and other key sectors of the economy.
“The CBN will sustain its efforts toward ensuring the availability of currency. We, however, urge you to see Naira as our critical symbol of national identity. Respect and keep it clean. Do not spray, hawk, mutilate, or counterfeit the Naira”, he said.
“While soliciting the support and cooperation of everyone to partake in our mission to return Nigeria to the path of greatness, I wish to crave your indulgence to be attentive as we sensitize you on the various modern payment infrastructures for ease of business transactions”, Abdulmumin stated.
Meanwhile, the representative of the CBN Branch Controller in Gombe State, Abdullahi Babaisah said that the gathering was to also explore the vital roles of the CBN in shaping the Nigerian economy and ensuring financial stability as well as fostering prosperity.
He said, “Central Bank of Nigeria is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring monetary price stability, issuing legal tender currency in Nigeria, maintaining external reserves to safeguard the international value of the legal tender currency among other mandates.
According to him, “To achieve these mandates the bank embarked upon some laudable interventions such as the ABP, CACS, RSSF, HSI, AGSMEIS, and TCF to catalyze the economy to the desired destination.
“This fair will provide a unique opportunity to delve into the intricate workings of the CBN, understand the challenges faced, and exchange knowledge and best practices. It will also serve as a beacon of innovation, showcasing the transformative power of technology and digital advancement within the central banking domain”.
He further stated that it is expected that the fair will offer its participants the opportunity for networking, collaboration, and forging new partnerships. “The collective wisdom and expertise of our diverse participants present a remarkable platform for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and finding common ground for collective progress”.