The plans by the African Union to introduce a single currency and passport has been hailed by some Nigerians as a step in the right direction. They disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the proposal, if implemented, would help in uniting Africans and boost the continent's socio-economic development
The plans by the African Union to introduce a single currency and passport has been hailed by some Nigerians as a step in the right direction. They disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the proposal, if implemented, would help in uniting Africans and boost the continent’s socio-economic development.
Mr Mathaias Aliyu, a civil servant said the idea, if actualised would help in easing the movement of Africans across the continent and make commercial activities in Africa easier. He said in the long run, it would have a multiplier effect on the continent’s economy and political developments.
Ms Amaka Oti said: “it’s a good idea and that the former president of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, also raised this idea years back but the westerner countries used it against him. I support the idea 100 per cent because it will help our economy.’’
Mr Idris Musa, a trader cautioned that necessary economic policies should be put in place before the continent adopted a single currency and passport, saying doing otherwise would endanger the continent’s economy.
Mr Ike Victor, a business man said the single currency and passport proposed was a welcoming idea, considering that most African countries share cultural values and norms. He said would help Africans live freely where they find themselves on the continent.
Source: The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)