Nigerians are facing unprecedented economic hardship, with skyrocketing prices of food, goods, and services. The recent hike in petrol prices has exacerbated the situation, leaving citizens in despair.

To cope, Benue residents have resorted to trekking long distances to avoid astronomical transportation fare increases, which have risen by over 100% in the last year.

In Makurdi, residents are farming in empty spaces within their residences and neighborhoods to cultivate food for the year, defying a law prohibiting farming in the state capital. This desperate measure aims to mitigate the pressure of feeding their families amid rising food prices.

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Margaret Audu, a civil servant and widow, shared her struggles with Saturday Vanguard. “Since the current administration removed subsidy on May 29, 2023, our comfort and affordable cost of living have disappeared. The recent fuel price hike to over N1,000 has forced us to trek to work and avoid unnecessary visits. We’re engaging in farming activities around our residences to produce food for our families, as insecurity in farming communities has driven rural people out of their homes and farms.”

Residents are determined to find ways to survive, despite feeling let down by politicians who made promises but failed to deliver.”