Khloe Abiri, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, has voiced her dissatisfaction with the growing expense of running a business in Nigeria.
The reality TV personality expressed worries about the amount of money business owners must spend on gas to keep their companies operating.
The businesswoman questioned whether government officials are aware of the financial challenges faced by entrepreneurs in a lengthy Instagram post.
She wrote: “Does the Nigerian government realise that business owners are spending almost all their profits, and sometimes their entire income, on petrol just to keep their businesses running? Dear Ma/sirs in the high places, can you please do something about this?
“It is becoming unbearable to own and operate a business in this country. Our workers deserve better salaries. We want to pay them more, improve their welfare and create better working conditions. But how do we do that when we are exhausting almost everything just trying to keep the business running?
“Between petrol, electricity, rent, supplies and other operational costs, what exactly is left for business owners to grow, reinvest, or even survive? We are not asking for luxury.
“We are asking for an environment where running a legitimate business doesn’t feel like a daily battle for survival. Please, something needs to change; Nigerian business owners are struggling.”
Overall, the rising cost of living and doing business in Nigeria is putting immense pressure on individuals and business owners. Many Nigerians feel that government efforts have yet to bring meaningful relief, as prices remain high and everyday expenses continue to climb.
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