Garri, one of Nigeria’s most consumed staples, has hit an all-time high in Jos, Plateau State capital.

The commodity, which used to be one of the most affordable for Nigerian households, is now being sold at N1,100 per measure and N72,000 per 100kg bag.



Some persons Daily Trust spoke with during visit to markets said the commodity has reached its highest point in decades.

Sellers of the Gari at the Katako market explained why price of the community has hit historic high in recent time.

Hassan Maigari, one of the sellers, said, “There are a lot of factors contributing to the hike in the price of the commodity. One is the high demand for garri at the moment because a lot people have resorted to it as substitutes to other varieties of foods that are more expensive. I have been in this business for the past 30 years and I have never experienced this kind of price surge. Today, I sold a bag of 100kg at N72,000.”

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Abdullahi Ibrahim, another Garri seller said, “Those who sell the product to us in the farms also contribute to the price hike because processors are deliberately delaying processing the product in order to sell at a higher price, which often results in a surge in demand. That’s why when people say other prices have gone down, therefore, Gari prices should also be reduced, we try to explain to them because they don’t understand the challenges we’re facing.”

The sellers of the product further said the price may increase even higher because it is not yet deep into the rainy season when prices usually surge.

Schools have just resumed and farmers are expected go back to their farms soon.


https://dailytrust.com/cost-of-living-garri-hits-72k-per-bag-in-jos

Hard lessons. Very hard lessons.

Though @helinues freestuffsng Biodun556 and Yarimo are not affected by this.

ClearFlair:
Hard lessons. Very hard lessons.

Though @helinues freestuffsng Biodun556 and Yarimo are not affected by this.

What do you need our validation for?

APC is doing well

helinues:


What do you need our validation for?

To let people know that you're enjoying

ClearFlair:


To let people know that you're enjoying

Okay.

Hope you are not suffering sha

I bought one basin of garri yesterday 14500. Very painful

It will never be well for those who voted BAT ~ Buhari and Tinubu into power!

so now we don't have food security tinubu government is the worst we have ever had what a wicked government

Blame the Igbos. They are the one hoarding the product

Peter obi are the cause of all the failings of the previous and present administration

Useless Nigerians that have refused to use their brains.

COMRADES, Jos dey consume garri?

What happened to the state of emergency on food security declared by Tinubu

Mercenary123:
Blame the Igbos. They are the one hoarding the product

Peter obi are the cause of all the failings of the previous and present administration

Useless Nigerians that have refused to use their brains.

But Igbo people dey suffer am too. Infact, come to the East and you will know how People are suffering in that Region.

Garri is finding it's true price in a willing buyer willing seller economy so calm down

helinues:


Okay.

Hope you are not suffering sha

you're suffering and smiling. Fela was right anyway