As schools begin on September 9, Nigerian parents are grumbling about the strain increased tuition, transport and basic consumables expenses are placing on household budgets.

Some parents voiced their dissatisfaction in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday as they get ready for the upcoming school year in the face of financial difficulties.

According to banker Chimuze Eze, the situation has gotten worse as a result of the continuation of last year’s growth in school-related expenses.

Our school fees went up last year, and the cost of transit to the schools nearly doubled. We are currently up against the same obstacle.

“Like everything else, there are ripple effects, and the current increase in petrol prices will have an effect on transportation.

“Everything will increase, including food prices and tuition fees,” stated Eze.

As youngsters return to school in the coming days, he predicts that parents will be going through a very trying time.

We are not looking forward to those difficult days, to be honest. We simply hope that action is taken quickly,” he remarked.

Two-mother Jessica Nana lamented the high expense of getting her kids ready for school.

Things are quite difficult. Next week, my kids will start school again, and I can’t say that I provide for all of their needs,” the mother remarked.

Mrs Nana observed that parents were finding it more difficult to manage due to the increase in the cost of transport and school fees.

Bus fares are suddenly quite expensive. We’re expecting for a decrease in product prices. If not, the increased cost of everything will have an impact on the start of classes.

“We’re hoping and praying for things to improve,” she remarked.

Businessman Joseph Okoh stated that he was forced to transfer his kids to a less expensive school so that he could pay them.

“I must make this choice in order to keep up with other necessities of life, which have also increased in cost.

“Just the expense of transportation and food is expensive. These days, it is nearly impossible to prepare healthy meals.

The cost of goods has increased, and Mr. Okoh expressed his optimism that things will improve quickly.

A Nyanya native named Funmilayo Ade claimed that parents’ financial burdens were now more noticeable.

“We have struggled since our savings are never sufficient, regardless of how much we try to save.

“We want to acquire sufficient funds to purchase essentials for the reopening of schools, and we also want to prevent further escalation in fuel prices that exacerbate the situation,” she stated.

In an effort to rescue Nigerians, Mrs. Ade pleaded with the Federal Government to investigate the fuel price, which has a multiplier effect on the economy.