Ruth Kadiri expresses concern over rising food prices and their impact on ordinary Nigerians

By Ayo Onikoyi

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has expressed concern about Nigeria’s escalating cost of living, stating that the rising prices of basic food items are becoming unbearable for many people.

In a video posted online, Kadiri pointed out the high cost of tomatoes and pepper, noting that some Nigerians now spend as much as ₦5,000 on these staples.

“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 led her to reflect on the hardships faced by 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 affect people’s emotional and mental well‑being.

“Poverty, what poverty does to people’s minds is like cancer; it eats away.”

Her remarks have sparked discussions online, with many Nigerians agreeing that the rising cost of food and other essentials remains a major concern.

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