In Ibadan, Oyo State capital, some residents lamented what they described as pernicious and parlous state of the country, with the cost of living soaring and becoming unbearable for them. ”She added that the high cost of feeding has affected the rate at which people can get alleviated from poverty. “Also, bakers in Lagos complained about the high cost of raw materials for bread baking and other groceries. “We struggle to sustain ourselves due to the high cost of living. They expressed concern over the current high prices of foodstuffs, cooking gas and accommodation, among others, urging the government to intensify measures to address the situation.

Source: The Guardian July 02, 2022 06:02 UTC