Nigeria: The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), Ebonyi Chapter, has disclosed plans to revoke its services in the state from Wednesday, July 13.
Felix Eze, Chairman of the association in the state, revealed this on Saturday, July 9, in Abakaliki after its meeting on the action set to last for two weeks, highlighting that it was in line with an order from its national body.
Eze stated the alleged Federal Government’s insensitivity necessitated the withdrawal of service to the plight of bakers around the nation, which has negatively impacted their businesses.
The rate of bakery materials has increased steadily as a bag of flour which hitherto price N25,000, now costs more than N27,000.
He further stated that we are not undertaking the measure to the disadvantage of our consumers but to assist them and increase our businesses.
The state chairman said that the Federal Government to address the challenges urgently to ensure that bakers dutifully provide their services to the people.
The government must cut appropriate taxes and check the ever-rising exchange rate of foreign currencies.
The producers of bakery products argue that such increment impacts the prices of the materials.
He added that the government must assure that the producers access foreign currencies at low prices as bakery products are among the cheapest food items that citizens can access.
The State Secretary of the association, Felix Chimereze, stated that his colleagues chose to act now after bemoaning the difficulties for a long.
The citizens of Nigeria are aware of the nation’s worst economic situation and the added challenges required for this action.
He further urged the customers to compromise with them as normalcy will come back when the issues are addressed.
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