How do I explain to the younger generation? A throwback about the good old days

How do I explain to the younger generation that in the year 2005, the cost of transportation from Ajangbadi to Okokomaiko was just N10 (ten naira)?

How do I explain that in 2006, the cost of IELTS exam was just N15,000?

How do I explain that in 2006 while still living with my grandma, my pocket money was just N50, and that amount could cover transportation to and back from work and lunch.

How do I explain that in 2013, I bought a brand new Laserjet printer, model Laserjet P2035 for N31,000?

How do I explain this to this generation that in 2014, that I bought a Tiger 2.5KVA generator for N32,000 

How do I explain that in November 2014, I bought a  50-Kg bag of imported rice hits N10,000 at the Mile 12 market in Lagos.

Hw do I explain that the exchange rate for dollar to naira in 2015 was $1 = N197

How do I explain that a litre of fuel was sold for N65 in 20111, and was increased to N87 in January 2012.

Whenever I remember how inflation has skyrocketed and crippled the Nigeria economy, rendering the value of money useless. I weep for this country.

How our leaders both past and present had done nothing about the adverse of inflation and devaluation of the naira. it saddens my heart.

What do you remember in the past that was so cheap that you can afford, that is now too expensive that you can no longer afford?

Ben Prolific Odes

Writer, Blogger, Teacher, Entrepreneur

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