Ama Reginald, a popular influencer and businesswoman, joined the chorus of Nigerians criticizing the depreciation of the naira on Instagram. In her article, she complained about how the customs office was delaying the clearance of her items even though the dollar was steadily increasing.
The popular influencer wrote, “Running a business in this country is draining. I mean with the current situation of dollar, custom is still looking for a way to further frustrate us.
Tell me why my shipment has been in Nigeria since Thursday and customs has refused to release the Shipment because they’re looking for a way to further increase the clearing fee.
Mind you, customs has increased the clearing fee 3 times this year already. Ama is honestly tired and frustrated but it is well. I won’t ever stop getting up! You shouldn’t too.”
Ama Reginald was distressed when she made that post, complaining about the dollar hike and customs delaying her goods.
She is a cloth vendor with a vast fan base that constantly patronizes her, so her fears about the delay might be valid. Even though distressed, Ama said she wouldn’t give up and that others should do the same.
The fall of the Nigerian currency has affected everyone, including those on the favorable side of the tax bracket, including celebrities, who are now speaking up.
Ama Reginald is not the first public figure to speak out about the situation, as celebrities like Mercy Aigbe and Laide Bakare have also spoken up.
