Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has voiced concern over the rising cost of basic amenities in Nigeria, revealing how much he spends daily to keep his home running.
Speaking about the country’s worsening economic situation, the 78-year-old actor expressed frustration over the high cost of electricity and fuel, which he said has become a heavy financial burden.
During a recent appearance on AIT’s programme JIGSAW, Edochie disclosed that he spends about N40,000 every day on electricity and fuel to power his residence.
“I spend N40,000 in my home every day for light. It disturbs me a lot. N10,000 for electricity and additional N30,000 on diesel and fuel,” he said.
The Nollywood icon also criticised the hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians, questioning why living conditions continue to deteriorate without meaningful improvement.
“Nobody seems to be bothered about what is happening to the common man. Why must it keep getting worse on each new day? Can we not improve?” he asked.
Edochie further alleged that the South-East region has been sidelined in the distribution of key infrastructure projects, particularly rail transport.
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“There was a time when somebody cut off the South-East in terms of railway transportation. Why must there be consistency in going backwards?” he said.
Prompt News reports the actor’s comments add to ongoing public concerns about rising living costs and infrastructure gaps across the country.
