Research Purpose: Amidst controversy surrounding the 2022 Currency Redesign Programme by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), this paper delves into the implications of the Naira redesign on the per capita income of civil servants in Ogun State. It aims to assess the impact of the redesign on citizens' income and the prices of goods and services.
Methodology: Utilising both primary and secondary sources of historical data, this paper reviews the historical transformation of currency in Nigeria since independence in 1960. It analyses the effects of the Naira redesign on citizens' income and the local economy.
Findings: The study reveals that the Currency Redesign Programme, intended to enhance currency management, paradoxically led to adverse effects on the local economy. It caused disruptions in citizens' per capita income and escalated the prices of goods and services within a short timeframe.
Conclusion: The paper concludes that despite its intended purpose of effective currency management, the Naira redesign had detrimental consequences on the economy, particularly impacting citizens' income and the cost of living.
Recommendations: To mitigate the negative effects of currency redesigns in the future, policymakers should conduct thorough assessments of potential impacts on citizens' income and the economy. Additionally, measures should be implemented to ensure smoother transitions and minimal disruption to the local economy.