{"id":128415,"date":"2026-07-16T13:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=128415"},"modified":"2026-07-16T13:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:48:28","slug":"ekiti-imo-bayelsa-workers-afford-only-12-healthy-feeding-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/ekiti-imo-bayelsa-workers-afford-only-12-healthy-feeding-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Ekiti, Imo, Bayelsa workers afford only 12 healthy feeding days"},"content":{"rendered":"
By \u200eGodswill Michael<\/div>\n
\u200e<\/div>\n
\u200eWorkers earning Nigeria’s N70,000 national minimum wage can afford only about 12 days of healthy feeding if they live in Ekiti, Imo or Bayelsa, where the cost of nutritious meals is highest, an analysis of the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) report has shown.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe analysis, based on the NBS average cost of a healthy diet and assuming an adult consumes three healthy meals daily, found that the monthly minimum wage falls far short of providing nutritious meals throughout a 30-day month.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe finding comes as the NBS reported that the average cost of maintaining a healthy diet increased to N1,589 per adult per day in April 2026, representing a 3.12 per cent rise from N1,541 recorded in March.<\/div>\n
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\u200eOn a year-on-year basis, the figure was 4.74 per cent higher than the N1,518 recorded in April 2025, reflecting sustained increases in food prices across most food groups.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAccording to the bureau, the month-on-month increase was driven by higher prices in nearly all food categories, with starchy staples being the only major food group to record a decline.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe report also revealed significant differences in the cost of healthy diets across states.<\/div>\n
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\u200eEkiti recorded the highest average daily healthy diet cost at N2,036, followed by Imo (N2,018) and Bayelsa (N1,909).<\/div>\n
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\u200eAt the other end of the scale, Adamawa recorded the country’s lowest average daily healthy diet cost at N1,143, followed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at N1,278 and Akwa Ibom at N1,314.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAt the regional level, the South-East recorded the highest average daily cost of a healthy diet at N1,830, followed by the South-West at N1,753, while the North-East recorded the lowest regional average at N1,415.<\/div>\n
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\u200eMinimum wage versus healthy feeding<\/div>\n
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\u200eApplying the NBS figures to the national minimum wage highlights the widening gap between workers’ earnings and the cost of nutritious food. Assuming an adult consumes three healthy meals daily, the analysis used the formula N70,000 \u00f7 (healthy diet cost \u00d7 3) to estimate how long the national minimum wage would sustain healthy feeding in states with the highest and lowest food costs.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe analysis found that in Ekiti, where the average healthy diet costs N2,036 per day, workers would need about N6,108 daily to consume three healthy meals. At that rate, the N70,000 minimum wage would last only 11.5 (approximately 12) days.<\/div>\n
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\u200eIn Imo, where the daily healthy diet costs N2,018, three healthy meals would cost N6,054, meaning the minimum wage would be exhausted after 11.6 (approximately 12) days. Similarly, in Bayelsa, where the daily healthy diet costs N1,909, workers would spend N5,727 daily on three healthy meals, allowing the minimum wage to cover only 12 days of healthy feeding.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe situation is relatively less severe in states with lower healthy diet costs. In Akwa Ibom, where the daily healthy diet costs N1,314, three healthy meals would amount to N3,942, enabling the minimum wage to last about 17 days. In the FCT, where the daily cost stands at N1,278, workers would require N3,834 daily for healthy feeding, stretching the minimum wage to 18 days.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAdamawa, which recorded the country’s lowest healthy diet cost at N1,143 per day, offers the highest purchasing power among the states analysed. However, three healthy meals would still cost N3,429 daily, meaning the minimum wage would last only 20days.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe analysis shows that none of the states examined provides sufficient purchasing power for a minimum wage earner to afford three healthy meals throughout a 30-day month. Even in Adamawa, where nutritious food is cheapest, the minimum wage would run out after about 20 days if spent solely on healthy feeding.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe calculation also assumes that the worker spends the entire monthly salary exclusively on food, leaving nothing for rent, transportation, electricity, healthcare, education, communication and other essential household expenses. The findings underscore the widening gap between wages and the rising cost of living, particularly in states where healthy diets are most expensive.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAnimal-source foods remain costliest<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe NBS said animal-source foods remained the most expensive component of a healthy diet, accounting for 40 per cent of the total cost while providing only 13 per cent of total calorie requirements.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAccording to the report, fruits accounted for 16 per cent of the total cost and vegetables 14 per cent, despite contributing just 7 per cent and 5 per cent respectively to total calorie requirements.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe bureau added that although prices of starchy staples as well as oils and fats declined over the past year, increases across all other food groups continued to drive up the overall cost of maintaining a healthy diet.<\/div>\n
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\u200eProviding further insight into food affordability, the NBS identified Beans White as the least expensive item in the Legumes, Nuts and Seeds food group in 65 per cent of state sectors, while Palm Oil was the cheapest item in the Oils and Fats category in 62 per cent of state sectors.<\/div>\n
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\u200eIt also found that Garri White and White Maize grains were the most affordable starchy staples, each accounting for 32 per cent of the least-cost selections across states.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe bureau explained that the Cost of a Healthy Diet measures the minimum amount required to meet recommended daily nutritional needs using locally available foods.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAccording to the report, the indicator tracks the least-cost combination of foods that satisfies energy and nutrient requirements for a healthy diet and serves as a key benchmark for assessing food affordability and monitoring the impact of food price movements on household welfare.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe NBS noted that rising healthy diet costs indicate increasing pressure on household food budgets and highlight the growing challenge of accessing nutritious meals, particularly for low-income households.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHunger crisis deepens<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe affordability challenge comes amid growing concerns over food insecurity.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAccording to the World Food Programme (WFP), nearly 35 million Nigerians are facing food insecurity in 2026 due to conflict, climate shocks, displacement and disruptions to local food systems.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe agency identified the North-East as the epicentre of the crisis, with approximately 5.8 million people facing severe food insecurity, including about 15,000 people in Borno State expected to experience catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe United Nations had earlier warned that 82 million Nigerians, representing about 64 per cent of the population, could face hunger by 2030 if urgent measures are not taken to address threats to food production and agricultural productivity.<\/div>\n
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\u200eChildren remain among the most vulnerable.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) estimates that 6.4 million children under five suffer acute malnutrition across the North-East, North-West and North-Central regions, making Nigeria’s nutrition crisis one of the most severe in the world.<\/div>\n
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\u200eGovernment palliatives and their impact<\/div>\n
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\u200eSuccessive government interventions have attempted to cushion the impact of rising food costs.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAnalysis of data on GovSpend, an accountability platform that monitors government expenditures shows that the Federal Government spent N13.07bn on food palliatives between June 2023 and December 2025, largely through the distribution of rice, spaghetti and other staples across constituencies nationwide.<\/div>\n
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\u200eSpending rose from N157.34m in 2023 to N8.31bn in 2024 before declining to N4.60bn in 2025.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe interventions coincided with economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange liberalisation, both of which contributed to higher food prices.<\/div>\n
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\u200eDespite the spending, food affordability remains a major concern for households, raising questions about the long-term effectiveness of palliative programmes as a solution to rising living costs.<\/div>\n
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\u200eLabour demands wage review<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe widening disconnect between wages and living costs has renewed calls for wage adjustments.<\/div>\n
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\u200eSpeaking during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero urged the Federal Government to provide workers with an additional percentage of their basic salaries pending a fresh review of the national minimum wage.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe said Nigerian workers were facing a “renewed crisis of survival” and required urgent intervention to cushion the effects of inflation.<\/div>\n
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\u200eNutrition expert warns of long-term consequences<\/div>\n
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\u200eA nutritionist and Lead Consultant at Hadassah Nutritional Health Consult, Esther Olorunfunmi Sayo, warned that the inability of households to afford healthy diets could worsen malnutrition, particularly among children.<\/div>\n
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\u200e”The rising cost of healthy food is forcing many households to make difficult choices. When families can no longer afford balanced meals, they often resort to cheaper foods that may fill the stomach but do not provide adequate nutrients needed for healthy growth and development,” she said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eShe advised Nigerians to take advantage of seasonal foods because they are usually more affordable and nutritious.<\/div>\n
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\u200e”Instead of focusing on expensive options such as imported fruits and certain meats, households can maximise locally available foods such as maize, vegetables and eggs, which remain good sources of essential nutrients. Eggs are still one of the most affordable sources of quality protein available to many households. People should also consider seafood and other locally available protein sources that can provide nutritional value at a lower cost than meat,” she added.<\/div>\n
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\u200eSayo also urged government to strengthen security in farming communities, support farmers and improve workers’ welfare.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\u200e”Government must do more to support farmers, improve workers’ welfare and address insecurity in farming communities. Many of Nigeria’s food-producing areas are affected by insecurity, and this contributes significantly to rising food prices and reduced access to nutritious foods.”<\/div>\n
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\u200eShe warned that prolonged poor nutrition could result in stunted growth, weakened immunity, poor cognitive development and other lifelong health complications, especially among children.<\/div>\n
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\u200eWhat happens during the remaining days?<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe figures reveal a difficult reality.<\/div>\n
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\u200eIf a worker earning the national minimum wage spends the entire monthly income on healthy feeding alone, the salary would still run out long before the month ends. Yet food is only one of several necessities competing for limited income.<\/div>\n
\u200e<\/div>\n
\u200eRent must be paid. Transport costs must be covered. Electricity bills arrive every month. School fees, healthcare and communication expenses remain unavoidable.<\/div>\n
\u200e<\/div>\n
\u200eFor millions of Nigerians, the question is no longer whether healthy food is expensive.<\/div>\n
\u200e<\/div>\n
\u200eThe question is what happens during the remaining days of the month when the salary has been exhausted, but the need to eat remains.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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