Navigating Together...
Dear Champions,
I hope this message finds you well. While I'd love to chat about lighter things and share a few laughs, there's a pressing issue that needs our attention – hyperinflation. It's affecting the cost of everything, making life tougher for us and our local businesses.
Life might be tossing us some lemons, but let's see if we can make some sweet lemonade together.
Feeling The Pinch: Every Day Nigeria Bears the Burnt
Imagine going to the market with your usual N10,000 and coming back with only half of what you usually get. It's not a dream; it's happening to many of us. Prices for things we need, like food and transport, are going up, making it harder to manage our money. Visiting the doctor or saving money? That's getting trickier.
Our local shops – the SMEs – are having a tough time too. Prices are going up, and people have less money to spend, so these shops are finding it hard to keep things going. Some are trying really hard, while others are making tough choices, like letting people go or even closing down. It's not just about jobs; it's about our community feeling a bit off.
Behind all these numbers, there are real stories – someone young trying to keep their dream alive, a market seller seeing less money, a family deciding between food and school. These aren't just numbers; they're people we know.
Embracing Resilience: Let’s Shine Bright Together
Now, let's talk about the good stuff – our strong spirit. We're not just facing the tough times; we're facing them with style. Growing food together, swapping things, and finding new ways to make money – we're all about taking charge. This strong spirit is like a guiding light, helping us through the tough times.
A Call to Action: Let’s Do This Together
Sure, fixing these money problems need big plans, but guess what? We can all help. Supporting local shops, keeping an eye on what we spend, and speaking up for fairness – these small steps can make things better.
In this ride, we're not on our own. By talking about our experiences, helping each other out, and coming up with ideas, we can get through this together. Let's make a future where our strong spirit shines, and our community does well.
Big cheers to us – a community that rocks!
Before we go, it’s no news I have been a little laid back on getting my twitter account active and running but I have finally done that due to nudges from Slim and certain community members. Here is a link to my Twitter account. Feel free to follow and share on your pages, your support means the world to me.
Oh, you thought I was done? Go back, yes you, go back, click the ‘Twitter account’ link and follow!
Warm regards,
Ayo Bankole Akintujoye
Convener & Co-Founder.