Nigeria, March 4 -- The Chairperson of Nsukka Local Government Area in Enugu State, Walter Ozioko, has spoken on what local government authorities in Nigeria should do to address worsening economic hardship in the country.

Nigerians have been battling severe economic hardship in recent times as prices of commodities continue to increase.

Many families are struggling as a result of the situation.

Aside from pockets of protests by ordinary Nigerians recently across the country, members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held a nationwide protest on Tuesday against the economic hardship in the country.

Speaking on how to address hardship in Nigeria, Mr Ozioko, a lawyer, said, as a first step, local government authorities should equip t...