Nigerians Celebrate Good Friday Despite Persistent Cash Shortage and High Food Prices

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBNnow-reversed )’s naira swap policy, however, meant that this year’s festivities took place in the midst of a persistent cash constraint. Even if things have calmed down, many people in the country of West Africa are quite concerned about the high cost of food.

The ongoing financial crisis and the high cost of food were present as Nigeria’s Christian faithful observed Good Friday today.

The day is observed by Christians all around the world as a time to reflect on the death of Jesus Christ.

At several churches around Nigeria, services were held as processions commemorating Jesus Christ’s Suffering and Crucifixion were held.

The Catholic Youth Association of Nigeria hosted a Passion Play at the Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral in the capital of Kaduna State. Worshippers were led by Reverend Father Isaac Musa, the cathedral’s administrator (CYON).

The Passion Play is a yearly performance that portrays Jesus Christ’s last hours.

Similar circumstances existed in Port Harcourt when worshippers assembled for service at Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church.

The majority of the crowd represented the attitude of Christians by dressing in black. In their prayers, several of the worshippers thanked God for sending his Son, Jesus Christ, to die in order to redeem the human race.

Christians observed the day, too, in the north-eastern state of Taraba. The St. Augustine Catholic Church in Jalingo had a sizable turnout for the Passion of the Christ drama.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBNnow-reversed )’s naira swap policy, however, meant that this year’s festivities took place in the midst of a persistent cash constraint.

Although the situation has improved and there is now more access to money, the nation of West Africa’s high food prices continue to be a key source of worry for many.

According to a National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Selected Food Price Watch report from February, prices for food products have gone up nationwide.