National president of Onions producers Aliyu Isa Umar on behalf of the association has insisted that it would stop the supply if the government fails to compensate its members who have suffered losses in recent times following attacks in some parts of the country.
"After full deliberation by the executives of the National Association of onions, and the failure of the following decisions to respond to our cry, we have hereby reached the following decisions:
- We are calling on the state and Federal government to restore law and order in the state. And we are calling on the good people of the south of Nigeria to live with the Hausa community in peace as we are only there for our lawful business.
- We also call the state government t to collaborate with the Federal government to set up a committee to investigate the incidence that leads to the loss of lives and properties of the onion association members.
- Furthermore, if the government fails to adhere to what we are saying, we are shutting the supply of onions to the entire south by Monday, the 7th of June 2021, and there will be no truck that will offload onions by 12midnight on the 10th of June 2021, on Friday. Thank you and God bless you". Umar declared
Meanwhile, Late last year, a report showcased the price of onions which skyrocketed from about ₦20,000 to about N85,000 within a year, a development that earned it a ‘Gold’ status in Lagos. Well, traders termed the increase a seasonal fluctuation, while others blamed it on the #EndSARS protest.
Perhaps, it could turn out worse this time to the southerners or even turn out for the better.
