Amid soaring food prices, Nigerians have expressed deep concerns over the escalating cost of beans, a staple food and key protein source. In Abuja yesterday, residents voiced their frustrations as the once-affordable staple has become a rare sight on dining tables, with some families struggling to retain beans in their diets. Mrs Mercy Edidion, a resident of Mararaba, expressed her concerns about the rising prices, pointing out that beans have become unaffordable for many Nigerians.
“Beans used to be a primary source of protein for my family, but they are now too expensive for the average person. My children love beans, so I can’t stop buying them, but the prices are incredibly frustrating,” she said. Miss Rekiyatu Idris from Nyanya shared similar sentiments.
She reported that a measure of white beans now costs N3,500, while red beans range between N3,800 and N4,000—up sharply from N1,200 last year. She expressed hope that prices might soon stabilise. At Mararaba Market, traders echoed residents’ frustrations.
Obi Rita, a trader, explained that prices have surged significantly while they buy directly from farmers. “A bag of beans now costs N115,000, compared to N75,000 last December. Farmers no longer sell to us at the usual rates,” she said.
Another seller, Mathias Alewo, disclosed a noticeable decline in customer purchases. She attributed it to the high prices. “Beans have become too expensive for most Nigerians.
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