FCT business owners lament low patronage during sallah
Some business owners in the Federal capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over low patronage, in spite of the holidays and Sallah celebrations. The business owners told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that they had anticipated increased sales and made efforts to restock, but were disappointed at the turn out. They, however, […]
Some business owners in the Federal capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over low patronage, in spite of the holidays and Sallah celebrations.
The business owners told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that they had anticipated increased sales and made efforts to restock, but were disappointed at the turn out.
They, however, attributed the situation to the high cost of living, rising inflation, and weakened purchasing power of consumers.
At the Apo Fish Market, Mrs Amina Lazarus, a foodstuff dealer, said the current economic situation had dampened the usual Sallah buzz.
“People who usually come to my shop to do bulk purchases no longer do that anymore. People now buy goods per time depending on their needs.’’
Mr Anthony Nwauba, another food stuff seller also decried low sales.
Nwauba said:” It seems like the sales keep dropping every day, every week and every month. We are not making sales anymore due to the high cost of products. (NAN)