The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion, stimulating productivity, and delivering on its mandate of monetary and price stability at the Lagos and Abeokuta Fairs with the theme “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development”.
The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, explained that the forum provided an avenue for direct interaction with the public and key stakeholders on the Bank’s policies for long-term economic sustainability.
She stressed the Bank’s commitment to ensuring the availability of clean notes while urging Nigerians to treat the currency with respect as a symbol of national identity.
CBN Fair highlighted the importance of strengthening value chains that support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other sectors critical to maintaining price stability. featured presentations from senior CBN officials on the Bank’s role in microfinance sub sector, naira protection, and expanding financial access.
Sessions highlighted agent banking, mobile money, open banking, and the cashless policy, with practical insights on consumer rights, counterfeit detection, and naira security features.
