The apex bank made the appeal in a message encouraging members of the public to handle naira notes responsibly and avoid practices that could damage or deface the currency.
“Handle naira with care, pride and dignity,” the Central Bank of Nigeria said in its message to Nigerians.
The CBN’s call highlights the importance of proper currency handling as naira notes pass through millions of transactions across the country every day.
Members of the public are generally expected to keep banknotes clean and in good condition, while avoiding actions that can unnecessarily damage, mutilate or deface them.
The appeal is also part of broader efforts to promote responsible use of the naira and preserve the quality of cash in circulation.
The naira remains Nigeria’s official currency and plays a central role in everyday transactions, particularly across retail businesses, markets, transport services and other cash-based activities.
The CBN has previously raised concerns about the abuse and mishandling of naira notes, including spraying, writing on notes and other forms of mutilation.
The latest message therefore serves as a reminder to Nigerians that protecting the currency is a shared responsibility involving individuals, businesses and financial institutions.
By encouraging Nigerians to handle the naira with care, the apex bank is seeking to promote greater public responsibility toward the currency and help maintain the quality and usability of notes in circulation.
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