Tinubu knows prices of egg, bread in Nigeria — Presidential Aide, Essiet

Dr Abiodun Essiet, a Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement in the North-Central region, has said the President is aware of the rising cost of essential food items, including eggs and bread, contrary to suggestions that only journalists understand the economic challenges facing Nigerians.

Essiet, who also represents the Presidency at the North Central Citizens’ Assembly, made this known while speaking with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday.

She maintained that the President regularly receives briefings on the living conditions of Nigerians through community engagement activities and members of the Federal Executive Council.

The presidential aide added that Tinubu was familiar with the prices of everyday commodities because of the regular updates he receives.

I usually tell people, you think Mr President doesn’t know the price of egg or bread in the market? He does, because we brief him regularly, and so do members of the Federal Executive Council.

Essiet stated.

Speaking on infrastructure development, she described it as a critical component of the administration’s efforts to improve living conditions, citing the public demand for road improvements.

Regarding the reconstruction of the Mokwa-Bida road, she noted that the President had issued specific directives to ensure the quality of the project.

Mr President said they should award the contract and make sure that the contract will be reinforced concrete, not just asphalt.

she added.

Her comments come amid ongoing concerns over the cost of living, particularly food prices, which continue to put pressure on households across the country.