A prominent traditional ruler in Yobe State, Alhaji Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar Al-Amin Elkenemi, has expressed his concern over the rising cost of food items in the state.
The Emir of Damaturu, in an address during the weekend, urged traders in the state to assist the general populace by lowering the prices of necessary items.
He expressed his worries about the disturbing daily increase in prices of essential goods in the region, saying: “I want to inform you that we are worried about the rising prices of commodities in the state.”
“I implore the traders to make essential goods more affordable for the general public, especially the less privileged,” Daily Post quoted the monarch.
The monarch recognized the financial struggles experienced by the underprivileged, especially their difficulty in purchasing essential food supplies in Yobe and across Nigeria.
He recommended that merchants offer their goods at reasonable prices and find ways to make their products more accessible to the general public.
He also encouraged different societal groups to increase their support for individuals with disabilities and those who are less fortunate in order to help them through this challenging time.
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