Ebonyi Residents, Traders Decry Soaring Prices and Food Scarcity, Call for Government Intervention

Traders and residents from Ikwo, Ebonyi State, are expressing concern over the continuous increase in commodity prices and scarcity of essential food items, leading to escalating economic distress.  

The traders urged the government to implement supportive economic measures to cushion the effect.

In Interview with Asiwaju Media, on Tuesday, locals from Nwakpu Ikwo voiced their concerns about the soaring prices of staples like rice, beans, and fresh pepper.

“I go stop to dey sell fresh pepper and all these foodstuff wey add money especially all these wey no dey spoil, I go add money to their normal price,” she said.

Madam Ngozi, a rice trader, attributed the challenges to disruptions in the supply chain. She is grappling with the dilemma of balancing quality and affordability amidst rising transportation costs.

He advocated for collaborative efforts among traders to explore innovative solutions such as collective purchasing or cooperative farming to alleviate the scarcity.