In February, the inflation rate on a month-on-month basis was highest in Enugu at 5.92 per cent, followed by Ogun at 4.39 per cent and Anambra at 4.11 per cent.
Mr Ladan said persistent hippo attacks had resulted in huge losses, noting that the animals frequently destroyed crops and posed serious threats to residents.
The residents said the high cost of poultry produce would deprive Nigerians of health benefits from the produce.
A sizable basket of tomatoes sold for about N10,000 now sells for about N35,000, while big baskets cost more.
