Fish sellers in Sagamu, Ogun State, have taken to the streets to protest against the high landing cost, which has left their businesses in turmoil.

The placard carrying protesters stormed the palace of the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, to express their growing frustrations.

The fish sellers demanded immediate measures to alleviate the economic situation in Sagamu and other parts of the state.

“The way they are increasing the price of fish is too much. What is happening? One Titus is now N2,000, while Shawa is N1,000. Isn’t that too much?” said one of the traders.

Residents have been hit hard by the price fluctuations, with one lamenting that fish, which normally goes for N1,200, a week ago, has suddenly soared to N1,800.

They also raised concerns that the planned 10-day strike by fish dealers would worsen the situation.
A dealer, Adelaja Awodeyi, clarified that the peaceful demonstration was a proactive move to inform customers and residents about the frequent price spikes in the fish market.

“We buy fish from Lagos. You can buy a carton of fish for N10,000 today, and the next day, the price will jump up to N15,000.”

“The price of fish now increases within two to three days. So, the fish sellers believed that with the rally, the customers would be aware of their plights,” he said.