Nigerians navigate daily hardships amid economic challenges and systemic failures
via Punch Nigeria2 hours ago5 min read
Nigerians are described as resilient survivors, accustomed to managing hardship in their daily lives. The article highlights the rapid disappearance of allowances, exemplified by a corps member whose groceries spoiled due to a week-long power outage and lack of fuel for a generator. Despite a persistent hope for improvement, conditions often worsen, with abnormalities becoming the norm. The healthcare system struggles, government hospitals frequently strike, private hospitals charge exorbitant fees, and skilled doctors leave the country. Unstable electricity and rising fuel prices, now at N1,300 per litre compared to N145 in 2016, severely impact mobility and businesses. The national grid's constant collapse devastates small business owners, forcing barbers to abandon clippers, tailors to use manual machines, and cold-drink sellers to pivot to other products. Families can no longer rely on freezers, impacting bulk-buying habits. The minimum wage of N70,000 per month is insufficient to cover basic needs for a small family. Even once-renowned institutions like the University College Hospital, Ibadan, face disruptions due to power issues, sometimes leading to patient discharge. Healthcare has become a luxury, with many losing loved ones due to inaccessible or non-functional hospitals. Despite these challenges, Nigerians find ways to cope and support each other, through car-sharing, generator-sharing, and crowdfunding medical bills. The article concludes by emphasizing the Nigeri
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