Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has voiced concern over Nigeria’s rising cost of living, saying the increasing prices of basic food items are becoming unbearable for many citizens.
In a video shared online, Kadiri highlighted the cost of tomatoes and pepper, noting that some Nigerians now spend as much as ₦5,000 on the essentials.
“The cost of tomatoes is so high. Somebody will use ₦5,000 to buy pepper and tomatoes, while somebody else out there is probably earning ₦25,000, ₦40,000 or ₦50,000.”
The actress said the situation has made her reflect on the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.
“If someone like me can feel the impact of the current high cost of living in Nigeria, I wonder what average Nigerians are going through.”
Kadiri also warned that prolonged hardship could take a toll on people’s emotional and mental well-being.
“Poverty, what poverty does to people’s minds is like cancer; it eats away.”
Her comments have sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians agreeing that the rising cost of food and other essentials remains a major concern.
