Nollywood actress Caroline Danjuma has raised concerns about the welfare of Nigerians after witnessing the alarming cost of food items during her recent visit to the market.
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In a post on her Instagram page, she shared her shock and dismay at the skyrocketing prices of essential foodstuffs like yam, potatoes, avocado pear, and titus fish.
Having not visited the market in years, Caroline was taken aback by the stark reality of the country's economic struggles.
She expressed sympathy for the masses, wondering how they are managing to cope with the escalating costs.
Her post highlights the urgent need for attention to the country's economic situation and its impact on the most vulnerable citizens.
Her words: “I went to Sunday market yesterday, I used to go there with my grandmum, nostalgic.. hmmm… HOW ARE YOU ALL COPING ???.. a tuber of yam 10k, a small paint bucket of potatoes 9k, bag of rice 85k, avocado pear 1k /1.5k (the woman wasn’t smiling before I ask for discount two pieces of totus fish 5k … how are you all coping.. I was soooo sad I started shopping for my domestic staff inclusive .. HOW ARE YOU ALL COPING ??.. I wasn’t so keen on pricing in the market I just felt bad for the masses. EVERYTHING IS EXPENSIVE.. it is well with us..
“Just want to take out time to check up on you all today … maybe we need group sessions for mental and emotional therapy , I am willing to start it up with some of you .. Sending you all big huggs . The sun will soon shine on us all ❤️”