In the midst of economic turmoil, Nigerians face a dire struggle to make ends meet. Godwin Dafe, a once-employed human resource executive, lost his job in 2021 due to the pandemic, and his family now relies on his meager salary from a part-time job. With the subsidy removal crisis inflating fuel prices to N626/litre, basic necessities have become unaffordable.
Ifeanyi Fabian, a professional electrician, had to move his family from Lagos to the village because they couldn’t afford rent and struggled to feed their family of six. The World Bank reported that 4 million Nigerians fell into poverty between January and May 2023 due to rampant inflation.
As politicians live luxuriously, average Nigerians bear the brunt of high living costs. For instance, the National Assembly imported hundreds of new cars, drawing criticism from the public. Even small business owners like Juliana Osaro find it challenging to make a living, and food prices continue to rise.
Amid this crisis, sending children to school becomes a daunting task, with tuition fees skyrocketing. Many hope for relief from the government, but the future remains uncertain for Nigerians grappling with hunger and poverty.
