With only two days left until Eid-el-Kabir, Muslim faithful in Lagos are defying economic hardship by purchasing cows and rams at elevated prices.
A visit to the Abbatouir Market in Agege revealed that cows are selling for between N600,000 and N2.1 million, while rams are priced between N150,000 and N300,000.
According to Ali Usman, a seller, the prices have increased significantly compared to last year, citing higher transportation costs, fuel prices, and bribes paid to security agencies and terrorists.
Despite fewer buyers, sellers have made significant sales, and many are expected to come on Sallah day.
Idris Adejuwon, a customer who purchased a cow for N1.9 million, stated that his religious duty must be observed despite economic challenges.
Sellers at Meiran market also reported similar prices but lamented a lack of patronage due to economic hardship.
Bashir, a ram dealer, expressed concern about unsold rams, fearing a huge loss if they remain unsold after Sallah.
(Goldmynetv)
