Hardship: Nigerians Can No longer Afford To Buy One Full Tuber Of Yam

The present harsh economy in the country has made Nigerians come to terms with the fact that even the rich also cry.

The effect of the continuous pressure on prices of goods and services, as a result of the current harsh economy, has punched holes, and almost sucking dry, the pockets of many Nigerians, leaving no room for anything like savings.

According to Economy&Lifestyle, the situation has now made it difficult for an average family to afford a big-sized tuber of yam, which now costs above N5,000.

Findings revealed that yam sellers now cut yams in pieces to sell to those who cannot buy a tuber.

Mr Ahmed Danjuma, a yam seller in Iyana-Ipaja, said: “Many people no longer buy yam because of the cost.

“We now cut the yams in pieces and rearrange broken ones to sell".