A participant in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) recently voiced concerns about the escalating cost of living in Abuja, highlighting the surge in food prices as a major issue.
In a video circulating on social media, the individual expressed disbelief at the price of tomatoes, stating that ₦500 only suffices to buy five pieces at the neighborhood market.
The corps member shared their surprise, explaining how these rising expenses have made it difficult to manage daily financial demands.
Clearly exasperated, the youth corps member noted that their monthly stipend, often referred to as “allawee,” is almost entirely consumed by food expenses, leaving scant resources for other necessities.
The visibly frustrated youth corps member lamented that the monthly allowance, popularly known as “allawee,” is being consumed almost entirely by feeding costs, leaving little or nothing for other needs.
According to the corper, serving in Abuja has become financially challenging due to the high cost of basic necessities.
Her words …
“Guys what exactly is happening in Abuja that I don’t know?! I’m just coming back from the market where I went to get stuff to cook. Guys tomatoes 500 was just 5 pieces. Does it mean that each tomato is 100 Naira? You guys are not making life easy for Corpers in Abuja. My only mistake was to come and serve in Abuja. I don’t even have any savings anymore. All my allawee has finished on food and I have to eat of course, I’m tired I wan go back village….”
Watch video below …
“I’m tired, I want to go back to my village” — Corps member breaks down in tears after buying five tomatoes for ₦500 in Abuja pic.twitter.com/R39qi8igBo
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