May 27, 2026
By Adegboyega Adeleye
As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir, many Lagos residents have lamented the rising prices of rams, cows and food items, with some families saying they may reduce their spending or skip buying sacrificial animals entirely this year.
During a visit by Vanguard Live to Ile Epo Market, buyers blamed inflation, transport costs and fuel prices for the sharp increase. A resident, Kayode, said many households had been forced to adjust their budgets after discovering that ram prices now range between N600,000 and N750,000. “We are going to buy, but we have to reduce the quantity because of the price,” he said.
A 72-year-old retiree, Remi, said the situation had become difficult for pensioners and low-income families. “Before, I could buy two rams for N400,000 but even to get one is hard,” she lamented, adding that she may not celebrate Sallah fully this year because of the high costs.
