Dr. Abdullahi Umar Gandjue, Governor of Kano State, has directed the chairman of the State Consumer Protection Council, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, to close Well Care Supermarket, which sells food and drugs.
Following the closure of the supermarket, the chairman stated that legal action would be taken against Well Care supermarket.
The order of closure followed Well Care supermarket’s refusal to accept old Naira notes from customers, despite the Kano State Government’s instruction to continue accepting old notes.
He cautioned other Kano marketers that the state government has not prohibited the use of old Naira notes as legal tender. As a result, any shop found not receiving the old notes will be dealt with harshly.
According to reports, Well Care Alliance Limited has written to Governor Ganduje requesting an immediate intervention to reopen the supermarket.
“Due to the federal government policy on the new Naira notes, we gave incorrect instructions to our staff that from February 10, 2023, only the new approved Naira notes are to be in circulation,” the letter reads. “After an extensive investigation with our bankers, they declined to receive old Naira Notes on our behalf, unknown to all parties that
“On this basis, we sincerely apologize for our actions and deeply regret any inconvenience caused to the state.” “We humbly request that our business be reopened for deserving members of the public, as we agree to accept old notes as valid tender when the state issues and otherwise directs.”
