Nigerian Teacher Shares Student's Lunch Choice Amid Rising Rice Prices, Sparks Social Media Debate
What happened to your student's privacy? This is so wrong, a netizen by name Somtochukwu okeke reacted What are your thoughts? Is the teacher wrong for sharing?
AKACHI NOEL 
A Nigerian teacher, identified as @i_ammarygold, recently took to social media to share a video of her student consuming a local meal, amala with ewedu soup, during lunch hour in class. The teacher, who is a NYSC corps member, highlighted the high cost of rice in the local market, prompting people to opt for more affordable food options.
In the viral TikTok video, the teacher expressed excitement over her students' resourcefulness and exceptional acts, stating that they always amaze her. She captioned the video, "Rice is expensive and we can’t do but to eat what we can afford ???????????? My students with d doings! Life of a Corper."
The video captured the male student enjoying his amala meal, and the teacher praised him for his boldness in bringing a local meal to school. She noted that the boy appeared excited while consuming his lunch, emphasizing his use of hands to eat.
The video has generated reactions online, with some users pointing out that the cost of amala with fish could rival the price of rice in the local market. Others shared their experiences of bringing local meals to school during their primary and secondary school days.
The teacher's post has sparked discussions about cultural pride and the affordability of food options among students. It highlights the diverse culinary preferences and economic realities faced by individuals, contributing to the ongoing conversation about food accessibility and cultural identity in Nigerian society.
