x

Fuel, Naira note crisis: CSO urges DSS to intervene

By Odo Ogenyi, Uyo

A Civil Society Organization,CSO, Center For Human Rights & Accountability Network (CHRAN),  has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to intervene in the unending fuel scarcity and unavailability of the redesigned Naira notes in Akwa Ibom.

State Director of CHRAN, Comrade Franklyn Isong made the call when he led the group on a courtesy visit to the State Director of the DSS, Mr. M. Modibbo and his management team in Uyo yesterday.

Isong lamented the untold hardship and suffering the continued hoarding of fuel and the redesigned Naira notes have subjected Akwa Ibom people to, urging the DSS to use its intelligence network to fish out those responsible for what the CHRAN Chief described as “economic sabotage.”

He commended the professionalism of the officers and men of the DSS in Akwa Ibom Command, saying that the DSS has maintained a good human rights record since the coming of Mr. Modibbo as its State Director.

He explained that CHRAN is a responsible organization with strong belief in constructive engagement of government and agencies of government on policies of government that impart negatively on the masses, before mobilizing the people on a protest against such harmful policies thus, the visit to the DSS, knowing the role that the DSS plays in the country. 

Modibbo, in his response lauded Isong and members of CHRAN for coming to engage the Service on the two critical issues of fuel scarcity and unavailability of the redesigned Naira notes, instead of mobilizing the people and go on a protest. 

The State Director explained the efforts of the DSS and government on resolving the two issues in the state, assuring that normalcy is returning  gradually to both sectors of the economy. 

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Scrabble Stars Battle for N10m at Gov. Diri Championship

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa Top Scrabble players from across Nigeria...

Northern CAN Leaders Visit Benue, Reject ‘Herders-Farmers Clash’ Narrative

...Pledge sustained advocacy...“Your presence is Christ sitting with us”...

Expect More Development — Gov. Aliyu Assures Sokoto Residents

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State...

We Have Brought Inclusive Development to Plateau — Governor Mutfwang

By Israel Adamu, Jos The people of Plateau State made...

NYSC Is the Thread Binding Nigeria’s Diversity” — Gov. Diri

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri,...

What’s the Best Age for a Man to Get Married? Here’s What We Found

Marriage is one of the most significant milestones in...

Nurses Suspend Nationwide Strike – Health Minister Confirms

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img