A Nigerian family has refused to accept old Naira notes used to pay their daughter’s bride price.
The family insists on only accepting new Naira notes because they lack a bank account to deposit the old ones as the CBN deadline approaches.
According to the Daily Trust Newspapers, the family stated that they were not yet ready to purchase wedding items, so the old Naira notes could pose a problem.
The suitors were instructed to accept the funds due to the CBN’s looming January 31 deadline. The new Naira notes will replace the old ones after that date.
A family member of the suitors has stated that he will return to the family and take the money to deposit in the bank. The incident occurred in the state of Niger.
His words:
“We took money to the family of the girl we want to marry. They called me on Sunday to come and take the old currency notes back pending when we have the new naira notes.
“They said they don’t have anywhere to change the old notes. So, I want to take it to the bank pending when we get the new notes.”
Because of the deadline, some Nigerians are reportedly refusing to accept the old Naira notes. Some people have also complained about the scarcity of new ones, as banks continue to stock ATMs with old ones.