A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member has expressed frustration over the rising cost of living in Abuja, especially the increasing prices of basic food items.
In a video shared on social media, the corps member complained about the high cost of tomatoes, saying ₦500 could only get about five pieces at a local market.
The corper said the experience left them shocked and struggling to meet daily expenses.
The visibly distressed youth corps member lamented that the monthly allowance, commonly called “allawee,” is now almost fully spent on feeding, leaving little or nothing for other needs.
According to the corper, serving in Abuja has become financially difficult due to the rising cost of essential commodities.
In their 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….”
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