UNN Professor Decries Spending One-Fifth of Salary on Water Due to Inflation
UNN Professor Joy Ezeilo laments spending one-fifth of her salary on water due to inflation, highlighting the severe economic challenges faced by many amidst the ongoing crisis.
Mary Nwaeze 
In the face of Nigeria's worsening inflation and continuous decline of the Naira, Joy Ezeilo, a professor of law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, expressed her distress over the rising cost of water in Enugu State.
Ezeilo revealed that she now spends a significant portion of her salary just to purchase water each month. In a social media post, she disclosed spending ₦40,000 for a single trip load of water, representing about one-fifth of her professorial cadre salary in a federal university.
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She attributed the escalating water prices to the devaluation of the Naira and the general rise in inflation across the country. Ezeilo's plight highlights the severe economic challenges faced by many Nigerians amidst the ongoing economic crisis.
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Joy Ezeilo's testimony sheds light on the impact of inflation on the daily lives of ordinary Nigerians, particularly regarding basic necessities like water. Her experience underscores the urgency for government intervention to address the root causes of inflation and stabilize the economy.
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As prices continue to soar, more individuals and families are likely to face similar struggles, amplifying the need for sustainable solutions to mitigate the effects of economic hardship on the populace.
