Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has spoken out about the economic hardship in Nigeria, stating that many citizens, including himself, cannot afford basic necessities like eggs due to skyrocketing prices. A crate of eggs, which previously cost less than N1,000, now costs N10,000 ¹. This drastic increase has made it difficult for people to afford food and transportation to work.
Suswam urged President Bola Tinubu to reassess his economic team and hold an emergency meeting to address the situation. The former governor emphasized that Nigerians are struggling to make ends meet, with many unable to feed their families or commute to their jobs.
This economic hardship is not an isolated issue, as Nigeria has been experiencing drought and heatwaves that have severely impacted farmers and food production ¹. The Nigerian Red Cross Society has been working to support farmers by teaching them natural solutions to improve crop yields and reduce costs.
Economic Hardship in Nigeria: Key Points
- Egg Prices Soar: A crate of eggs now costs N10,000, up from less than N1,000.
- Transportation Struggles: Many Nigerians cannot afford to commute to work.
- Call to Action: Suswam urges President Tinubu to reassess his economic team and address the crisis.
- Impact on Farmers: Drought and heatwaves affect food production, exacerbating economic hardship.
