By Titilayo Kupoliyi
It is no more news that an average Nigerian has been experiencing a shortage of cash in the last couple of weeks.
Radio Nigeria went to town in the quest to know how people have been coping in the midst of turbulent times.
A resident, Mrs Taiwo Oso said one of her neighbours had been her support system.
“One of my neighbours was the one God used for me and my family. My gas got finished at night, and I went to the nearby street to purchase gas as usual but the seller refused to sell without cash. I went to the bank the following morning to get cash; unfortunately, it didn’t get to my turn before the ATM stopped dispensing cash.”
“On hearing about my ordeal, a neighbour voluntarily gave me her cylinder with gas and I used it for 6 days before sorting myself out”.
Another resident, Mr. Seun Akande pointed out that one of his friends, who is a trader, had been his source of getting cash as charges of POS operators are unbearable.
“Thank God for Mummy Victor, she has a shop where she sells provisions, so I go to her after the daily sales and she gives me cash from her proceeds for the day. This has been the way I sustain myself and my children”.
Contrary to charges by POS operators in the recent time, A POS operator along Adeoyo Road, Ring Road, Mr Tayo Akikunbi said he still charges normal rates on every withdrawal.
“I am a Christian and believe God gives us everything we own. We must not add to one another’s pain. So as long as I get cash to do business, I will collect the old rate of 200 naira on a 10,000 naira withdrawal.
However, Mr Akikunbi lamented that it has been tough getting cash in the last couple of days to run his POS business.
It is the prayer of Nigerians that, cash flow will improve after Saturday’s general election.
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