Ramadan: Market, traders union begs members not to hike food prices
The National President, Market and Traders Association of Nigeria, Abbas Jamilu, has begged members not to hike prices of goods and commodities during Ramadan.
In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Mr Jamilu urged them to have the fear of God and shun exploitation of spiritual and festive occasions to enjoy more blessings.
He said that some marketers and traders were fond of jerking up prices of their goods.
According to him, Nigerians are facing harsh economic times with poor income that has made survival somehow difficult.
He also called on the Federal Government to review and make its economic policies citizen-friendly.
He added, “Besides, the other tiers of state and local governments should also do the needful, by cushioning the effects of the harsh economy.’’.
Wishing Muslims a successful Ramadan, he urged faithful to imbibe and practice the lessons of the season.
Mr Jamilu, who is also the Special Adviser to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Cooperatives, appealed to wealthy individuals, philanthropists and organisations to help the needy in society.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Mutfwang hails Tinubu for approving dualisation of Plateau-Taraba road
Mr Mutfwang particularly thanked Mr Yilwatda for his strategic engagement and commitment to the development of Plateau State at all times.
NationWide
Obi thanks God @65, donates ₦10 million to rural hospital in Anambra community
Mr Obi expressed gratitude to God and renewed commitment to the service of humanity.
States
Firearm, phone recovered as police nab four suspected kidnappers in Anambra
The command urged members of the public to remain vigilant.
Heading 3
Spain lift 2026 World Cup after beating Messi’s Argentina
The defeat meant that Lionel Messi and his Argentine teammates failed to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles in 64 years.
States
Fire service rescues man trapped under collapsed Kano wall
The PRO said that the victim was rescued alive and conveyed to the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano State.
Heading 1
Alake of Egbaland endorses PDP candidate Adebutu for 2027 Ogun governorship race
Mr Adebutu accused successive administrations of denying local governments the financial independence needed to drive development.
