Bread makers, under the aegis of Premium Bread makers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), have begun a four-day warning strike over rising cost of baking materials in the country.
In a statement by the association’s spokesperson, Babalola Thomas, Wednesday, he stated that the duration of the strike action will be extended if the government fails to intervene.
Mr Thomas said their bakeries are incurring a “huge loss” due to the continuous increase in baking materials and diesel.
He added that operating in an environment such as this is no longer sustainable.
“Bread is a staple food and one of the cheapest ‘grab and go’ food that is available for both the poor and rich.
“It, therefore, behoves the federal government to be mindful of this and ensure the survival and sustainability of the industry.
“In a move to ensure the survival of the Premium bread-making industry in Nigeria, we have decided to embark on a withdrawal of services beginning from Thursday 21st July 2022 for four days in the first instance and where no intervention from the government, we shall escalate the duration of the withdrawal,” he said.
