Economic hardship: Cassava and potatoes to the rescue in Borno and Taraba states of Nigeria
Cassava
Published Nov 5, 2023
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Due to the economic situation in Nigeria, many people are now turning to affordable options such as boiled sweet potatoes and cassava. Both the poor and the middle class are opting for these cheaper alternatives to suya and roasted chicken. Farmers have also noticed the high demand for cassava and sweet potatoes and are increasing their production, leading to an increase in the price of cassava products.
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As you step out of the streets of Maiduguri and Jalingo, capitals of Borno and Taraba states, different aromas of fast food attract potential buyers. Daily Trust on Sunday reports that because of the economic situation in the country, many Nigerians now resort to boiled sweet potatoes and cassava because of their affordability. Taimakon gaggawa, also known as “emergency aid,” is increasingly becoming popular and the most sort after by the poor and even the middle class because of its affordability. Majority of commuters and passersby in Maiduguri and Jalingo are now smartly bypassing suya and roasted chicken spots that used to be everyone’s favourite to buying sweet potatoes and cassava cuisines due to hard economic realities. Daily Trust on Sunday toured the streets and other public places in Maiduguri and Jalingo, where a very large number of vendors sell cassava to regular customers for breakfast and lunch. Also, buyers of boiled and cassava tubers interviewed by our ...
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