By Regina Adaobi Aforgu
Bakers and customers in Ogbunike and Ogidi say the recent decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate has done little to ease the financial strain on local bakeries, with many struggling to sustain sales and production.
Operators of the Ogbunike and Ogidi Amalgamated Bakeries report that business conditions have worsened since early 2026. Despite a slowdown in overall inflation, the cost of raw materials, transportation, and energy continues to rise, forcing price hikes that have reduced patronage.
During a visit to Progress Line, sales representative Mrs. Chiamaka Ede said high logistics and labour costs were driving up bread prices and driving customers away. “Customers have also reduced the quantity they buy,” she noted.
Mr. Marcel Augustine, a customer in her shop, attributed the situation to the rising cost of flour, sugar, yeast, diesel, and packaging materials. He explained that the increase has compelled many bakers to adjust prices upward, resulting in lower sales.
The downturn has led households to cut back on bread consumption or opt for cheaper alternatives. Some bakeries have also reduced working hours for staff as production levels decline to match weak demand.
Industry operators warn that without urgent government intervention, small-scale bakeries in the area risk closure. They are calling for support measures to cushion production costs and sustain the livelihoods of bakers and workers who depend on the trade.
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