Kaduna residents abandon yam as prices skyrocket, with tubers reaching N10,000 each. The surge affects dietary habits as many turn to cheaper alternatives. Rising costs also impact bread consumption across Nigeria, highlighting severe economic challenges.
Residents of Kaduna are abandoning yam as a staple food due to skyrocketing prices. At Yan Doya, a prominent market, the cost of yams has surged to as much as N10,000 per tuber.
Traders report that 100 tubers now cost N1 million, making it unaffordable for many locals. Even smaller tubers are being sold for no less than N5,000.
This dramatic price hike has forced many residents to remove yam from their diets. Although new yam supplies are entering the market, prices remain prohibitively high. Vincent Iroegvu and Maryam Sanusi, both yam sellers, lament the significant drop in customer numbers as people seek more affordable food options.
The broader economic context is equally concerning. Across Nigeria, from Gombe to Lagos, the rising cost of living and inflation are impacting daily life. Essential foods like bread are no longer within reach for many, leading to changes in dietary habits.
Bread, once a breakfast staple for diverse social classes, has seen its consumption plummet as prices soar.
Laborers, drivers, and students, who previously relied on bread for an affordable meal, are now struggling to find alternatives.
This situation reflects the broader hardship faced by many Nigerians, driven by increasing food prices and economic challenges.
The escalating cost of living is causing significant distress, with many families seeking cheaper food alternatives amid these trying times.
