Bread scarcity hits Kaduna, Katsina, Kano

Scarcity of one of Nigerians’ most popular staple foods, bread, has hit Kaduna, Katsina, and Kano states.

The News Agency of Nigeria  reports that the staple is now as scarce as petrol or the highly-prized precious metal, Gold.

It was observed that despite the fact that that the commodity is very hard to come by, its prices have also hit the roof.

Many of the residents could no longer afford the staple and, as such had turned to other not-too-cheap alternatives like noodles, millet porridge, and bean cake, as well as bread and beans, among others.

The prices of the commodity have also been increased by between 20 to 40 per cent.

Many shop owners and consumers lamented the development, appealing for urgent action to redress the ugly trend.

One of the bakers, who spoke on condition of anonymity told NAN in Kaduna, ”It is not that we are on strike, but we have had to stop production since 1st July 2024.”