The prices of essential cooking ingredients such as tomatoes, peppers, and onions have sharply increased in Kano and other parts of Nigeria making them unaffordable for many households. Umar Ali, a trader who deals in perishable food items, expressed concern over the situation.
"I had no choice but to buy these items, even though they're very expensive. Some of my customers still rely on me. But honestly, this is not a good time to sell soup ingredients," he said.
With prices soaring, many residents have had to change their cooking habits. Bukar Zanna, a health worker at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, said he and his family now rely on tomato paste and dried peppers to prepare meals.
"Fresh tomatoes and peppers are out of our reach. We've started using alternative ingredients like bean soup, which is cheaper," he explained.
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