Price of Garri Soars to N72,000 a Bag in Jos

Formerly a budget-friendly option for many Nigerian families, the cost has now escalated to N1,100 for a small quantity and a staggering N72,000 for a full 100kg bag.

In Jos, the capital of Plateau State, the price of Garri, a staple food widely consumed in Nigeria, has soared to unprecedented levels.

Formerly a budget-friendly option for many Nigerian families, the cost has now escalated to N1,100 for a small quantity and a staggering N72,000 for a full 100kg bag.

During a market visit, the Daily Trust gathered insights from individuals who noted that the price of Garri is at its highest in recent memory.

Traders at Katako market shared insights into the recent price spikes of this essential food item.

Hassan Maigari, a vendor, remarked, “Multiple factors are driving the price increase. Currently, there’s a significant demand for Garri as it becomes a more affordable alternative to other food items that have seen price hikes. In my three decades of selling Garri, I’ve never seen prices jump like this. Just today, a 100kg bag sold for N72,000.”

Abdullahi Ibrahim, another merchant, added, “The cost is also pushed up by those who supply us from the farms. Some processors are intentionally slowing down their output to command higher prices later, leading to increased demand. When people expect Garri prices to drop because other food costs have, they don’t realize the difficulties we face.”

The vendors also warned that prices might climb further as the peak of the rainy season, which typically causes price increases, has not yet arrived.

With schools reopening and farmers returning to their fields, the situation may continue to evolve.

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