As Nigerians continue to adopt various alternatives to facilitate their financial transactions amid the scarcity of naira notes, a Lagos conductor has been spotted with a point of sale machine.
A video obtained by PUNCH METRO, showed moments when a bus conductor in Lagos hailed passengers while also holding a POS machine.
“Ketu, Ojota, Mile 12, POS,” the conductor screamed.
The scene attracted several reactions from onlookers who found the development hilarious.
It would be recalled that many Nigerians have been forced to using online methods to conduct their businesses while some have been forced to withdraw naira notes at exorbitant charges from POS operators.
PUNCH METRO had reported that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through a press statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had appreciated Lagos residents, for their calmness and peaceful deposition to handling the naira scarcity situation.
He also stated that the state has joined a legal dispute against the Federal Government on the situation at the Supreme Court.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu believes there is no need for violence as the Supreme Court is looking into this controversial matter and will make its position known on February 22.
“Lagos State has since joined the legal dispute – all in the interest of our people – in the belief that the highest court in the land has the capacity to adjudicate on the matter. The fuel situation is easing following some steps taken by the government.
“The government praises Lagosians for showing understanding, despite the pains that the Federal Government’s measures have brought. Residents should continue to be law-abiding by shunning any form of incitement by mischief makers. Mr. Governor is working with his colleagues to ensure that this hardship does not go on.”
