Food Insecurity: Rising Prices Mean I Can’t Feed My Children Properly – Concerned Parent

Food Insecurity: Rising Prices Mean I Can’t Feed My Children Properly – Concerned ParentFormer Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam has lamented the current economic challenges in Nigeria, highlighting that both he and many Nigerians can no longer afford basic food items like eggs.

During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Suswam pointed out that the price of a crate of eggs has skyrocketed from under N1,000 to N10,000 due to the ongoing economic difficulties. He urged President Bola Tinubu to reassess his economic team and convene an urgent meeting to address the situation.

Suswam emphasized that transportation costs are also burdening Nigerians, making it difficult for them to commute to work. He stated, “A crate of eggs that was less than N1,000 is now N10,000. This means that many of us cannot afford to eat eggs at home. It has been nearly 10 years since I left office. The President needs to call a meeting—not just on economic issues; people are struggling to get to their workplaces and