Emir of Bauchi, Adamu visits markets, appeals to marketers to make prices of food items affordable 

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The Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Adamu checks measuring bowls at the market

By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi 

The Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu went round major markets within the metropolis to have first hand experience of the soaring prices of wares particularly food items which are the basic needs of the common people. 

The Emir who took the marketers by suprise with the visit, was seen at the shades o food stuffs, meat and other household items sellers who he urged not make things difficult for the poor masses considering the economic situation of the country. 

The Emir who is the Chairman, Bauchi State Council of Traditional Rulers said that with the economic situation, people, particularly the poorest of the poor are finding it pretty difficult to live in terms of purchasing food items for the family. 

Rilwanu Adamu therefore appealed to the marketers to make do with little gains in order to make the items affordable to the masses stressing that too much gain on items especially food items is not Godly. 

Though he appreciated the stress the marketers too are undergoing to get the items to the markets considering the cost of transportation due to removal of fuel subsidy, the Emir advised that they should see how they can make the prices within the reach of the common man without them incurring losses. 

At the meat sellers wing of the market, the Emir called on them to observe all hygiene practices in order to ensure that people get to buy health meat for consumption in order to reduce risks of diseases that are associated with beef eating. 

The Emir who visited Central Market, Railway Market and Muda Lawal market, all in Bauchi metropolis, charged the marketers to put the fear of Allah first as they sell their products telling them that no matter what one does, it is the mercy and grace of Allah that bring profit and increase. 

The Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Adamu at the meat stand

Some of the marketers commended the Emir for taking the initiative to go round the markets to see things for himself saying that it is a demonstration of good leadership qualities. 

They assured that in spite of the economic situation, they will not hike the prices in order to ensure that the poor masses are able to afford the items with little or no stress at all. 

They told the Emir that they will continue to be law abiding and good subjects of the Emirate and will appreciate his royal assessment visit from time to time.