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Following the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, some residents of Daura in Katsina State have resorted to using Ox-drawn carts to convey their goods.


NAN reports that during a visit to their park, some residents were seen using the Ox-drawn carts to convey their goods.

Some of those using such ancient means of transportation said they were forced to do that due to the high cost of conventional means, occasioned by subsidy removal.


Some riders of the Ox-drawn carts said that their businesses are now booming because of more patronage by low-income earners in the town.

Malam Kabir Adamu, who uses the Ox-drawn carts, said he resorted to the carts just to cut costs and reduce the burden and pressure on him.

He says, “I decided to abandon the conventional means of transportation because I can’t afford it, the cost is triple what we usually pay.


“Therefore, we must choose an alternative way of moving our goods from one place to another, which we can afford to pay.

“We are now struggling for what to eat, because prices of goods are no longer affordable like before.”

Malam Muhammad Sani, an ox-drawn cart rider, said although this mode of transportation has existed for about 50 years, he has never seen such massive patronage until now.


“Many people, especially the low-income earners, no longer use vehicles to convey their goods due to the high cost, except when taking such goods far away from town.

“Because of this, they are now patronizing us and business is now bringing in more money,” he disclosed.

According to him, in spite of the state government’s effort in providing more and affordable means of transportation, the people are still having challenges in conveying their goods.

https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/30/subsidy-removal-residents-resort-to-using-ox-drawn-carts-in-katsina/

If you "occupied Nigeria" when 1 litre of fuel was 87 naira and 1 dollar was #140 , and you have not done one man protest against the hardship in the country now that 1 litre of fuel is #660 and 1 dollar is #1400, your thunder dey wait for you for junction..

Necessity is the mother of invention.

This antique way of life was foisted on us by the ineptitude of the people "Voted" to superintendent the economy.

Some of my colleagues have also stopped driving their cars to work opting for commercial bikes despite the attendant risks due to high cost of PMS.

APC taking Nigeria back to the Stone Age.

Ox drawn carts in this 21st century? Chai!

Actually, Northerners are very innovative, but they too dey use archaic methods. Technology of today has evolved past all these ones na!

richiemcgold:
Ox drawn carts in this 21st century? Chai!

Actually, Northerners are very innovative, but they too dey use archaic methods. Technology of today has evolved past all these ones na!

The Great Tinubulation

Tinubu has succeeded in taking us back to medieval times.

Ancient of days.

APC needs to change thier evil ways, it's always from frying pan to fire.
We're not functioning well in all aspect, yet we still find a way to survive. Mtcheeew...

iwaeda:
Following the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, some residents of Daura in Katsina State have resorted to using Ox-drawn carts to convey their goods.


NAN reports that during a visit to their park, some residents were seen using the Ox-drawn carts to convey their goods.

Some of those using such ancient means of transportation said they were forced to do that due to the high cost of conventional means, occasioned by subsidy removal.


Some riders of the Ox-drawn carts said that their businesses are now booming because of more patronage by low-income earners in the town.

Malam Kabir Adamu, who uses the Ox-drawn carts, said he resorted to the carts just to cut costs and reduce the burden and pressure on him.

He says, “I decided to abandon the conventional means of transportation because I can’t afford it, the cost is triple what we usually pay.


“Therefore, we must choose an alternative way of moving our goods from one place to another, which we can afford to pay.

“We are now struggling for what to eat, because prices of goods are no longer affordable like before.”

Malam Muhammad Sani, an ox-drawn cart rider, said although this mode of transportation has existed for about 50 years, he has never seen such massive patronage until now.


“Many people, especially the low-income earners, no longer use vehicles to convey their goods due to the high cost, except when taking such goods far away from town.

“Because of this, they are now patronizing us and business is now bringing in more money,” he disclosed.

According to him, in spite of the state government’s effort in providing more and affordable means of transportation, the people are still having challenges in conveying their goods.


https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/30/subsidy-removal-residents-resort-to-using-ox-drawn-carts-in-katsina/

I just hope president Tinubu understand the implication of his action

Benjamin Franklin said "Neccessity is the mother of invention" and now this issue just brought out creativity in Buharis people

Good Bless PBAT

We hope to see more creative side of Nigerians

iwaeda:
APC taking Nigeria back to the Stone Age.

But if this was abroad, You'd applaud it and even commend them for trying out other means of transportation

But as per Atiku pikin wey u be, na to dey see negativity for everything

DevilsEqual:


But if this was abroad, You'd applaud it and even commend them for trying out other means of transportation

But as per Atiku pikin wey u be, na to dey see negativity for everything

Nlfpmod needs to reformat you.

Nigerian's currency is so devalued...

That rapper "50 cent" is known as "2 million dollar"

Wow, elsewhere it is about Electric Vehicles, here na Ox

Dominique there is nothing like retirement benefits on nairaland. Stop placing me on ban.

This is just the beginning. I don't want to say what I've seen concerning Nigeria, I'll just sit back and watch them unfold.

This I have seen.

Thunder fire the drug lord Tinubu and his ers

A very good development, all these cars, aeroplanes, trucks, and trains were invented by Europeans, hence must be rejected by Nigerians as it is haram to our culture—we can not continue to endorse hedonism like America where half of its population is obese.

Kudos to Mr. Tinubu, the President of Nigeria. Suffer no fit tire us, it is part of our culture.

APC's change

Righthussle:
If you "occupied Nigeria" when fuel was 87 naira and 1 dollar was #140 , and you have not done one man protest against the hardship in the country, your thunder dey road.

unfortunately those heroic people that protested back then are now online beggers. Useless set of people

matify83:
Necessity is the mother of invention.

This antique way of life was foisted on us by the ineptitude of the people "Voted" to superintendent the economy.

Some of my colleagues have also stopped driving their cars to work opting for commercial bikes despite the attendant risks due to high cost of PMS.

Make sure you do a ride on an ox 🐂.

Na OBIDIENTS dey suffer .

You'll will post anything for clout.... This is normal in local government Areas in katsina..... infact it's in almost all northern villages...it is a mode used by people who owns big Cows mostly farmers... Gosh

Cool.

I hope the failure called Buhari is doing similar at his farm.

The available has become the desirable

I welcome you all back to 16 century.

Tinubulation, taking Nigerians to stoneage.