As a result of the economic challenges faced by citizens in the country. Muslims in Kaduna State has bemoaned the price of ram.
According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) there is an increase in the price of purchasing ram.
Usman Muhammad, a civil servant mentioned that he cannot be able to afford to buy a ram this year and hoped to acquire ram to celebrate Eld-el-Kabir next year.
In a livestock market located in Zango, Yahya Zakari came to check the prices of ram as he can only afford to buy one ram for the celebration.
“I usually buy two rams , one for me and the other for my father; but this time around, I can only buy for my father. The rams I bought last year at N75,000 is now N130,000,” he said.
Some Muslims bought rams from their villages which appears to be more cheaper,Mohammad Tijjani, said he bought his ram from his village in Adamawa as it was cheaper over there.
However, Ram and other livestock vendors noted that the prices of the rams depend on what the customer prefers to buy.
Sulaiman Umar , an animal vendor explained that customers can afford a ram within their budget at his stand begins from N70,000 and above.
“Most people are assuming the price or getting information from heresay but when you come to buy, you will find a ram within your budget.” He added.
