President Muhammadu Buhari has convened an emergency meeting of key leaders in the country as a move to address the growing challenge faced by Nigerians who seek to access the naira across banks in Nigeria.

The meeting will take place on Friday, February 10, at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja, by10 am.

This meeting will allow Buhari an opportunity to discuss some other national issues including the scarcity of fuel across Nigeria among many others.Information Guide Nigeria

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According to DAILY TRUST, the issue has affected the businesses and livelihood of many Nigerians.

Some citizens have resorted to carrying out protests in various cities while other have also been engaged in the destruction of public and private property including banks.NYSC portal

At the meeting, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, will be expected to update the president on the new currency redesign policy and its implementation.

Sources reveal that the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, and the Inspector General of Police are expected to be present at the meeting.JAMB Result

The membership of the Council comprises President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, former presidents, former heads of state, former chief justices of Nigeria, President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, governors of the 36 states of the federation and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN).