ESUT Students Struggle as Pure Water Prices Surge in Agbani Amidst Table Water Producers' Strike
ESUT students in Agbani face financial strain as the price of pure water skyrockets to ₦700 - ₦1000 per bag amidst a strike by Enugu's Table Water Producers, who announced a price hike to ₦300 per bag.
Mary Nwaeze 
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) students residing in Agbani are facing significant financial strain as the price of a basic necessity, pure water, skyrockets to exorbitant rates. Reports from the area indicate that a bag of "pure water," containing 20 sachets, is now being sold between ₦700 and ₦1000, marking a drastic increase that has left many struggling to afford this essential commodity.
The dire situation has been attributed to the ongoing warning strike by the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in Enugu State, which commenced earlier this week. The strike, aimed at highlighting the unfavorable conditions of service endured by water producers, has inadvertently exacerbated the already challenging circumstances faced by consumers.
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In a press statement released by ATWAP, they emphasized their grievances and announced their intention to raise the price of pure water. Effective immediately, they declared that a bag of pure water, previously sold for a more affordable price, would now be retailed at ₦300 per bag. This sudden and significant price hike has left many ESUT students, who heavily rely on this affordable source of hydration, in a precarious position.
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The situation has sparked widespread outcry among the student community, with many expressing frustration and concern over the sharp increase in the cost of living. ESUT students, already grappling with various academic and financial challenges, now find themselves disproportionately affected by what they describe as an "inhuman and cruel" attitude from satchet water producers in Enugu.
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As the strike by ATWAP persists and the price of pure water continues to soar, ESUT students and residents of Agbani are left hoping for a swift resolution to this crisis, one that will alleviate the financial burden and ensure access to clean and affordable drinking water for all.
