Edo moves to halt bread scarcity

Edo State Government has begun moves to end scarcity of bread in the state as bakers in the state embarked on strike action.

Prices of bread in the state had soared by over 50% with bread formally sold for N200 now goes for N300 and above.

Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Abdul Oroh, who spoke at the meeting with Masters Bakers and bread distributors said steps were being taken to reverse the hike