Petty trader and single mother, Comfort Soso, faces the daunting task of feeding six mouths daily, including her five children and herself. Her husband left after the birth of their last child, Anchor, in March 2019, reportedly due to marital issues involving accusations of infidelity and financial struggles. Despite being married for over 24 years, Comfort has endured emotional and physical abuse, and her struggles as a single mother are exacerbated by the current high cost of living. With her business closed, she recounts the challenges of affording food, paying school fees, and coping with the illness of one of her children.<\/p>\n
Similarly, Aminat Saheed, a single mother of four, left Lagos due to the expiration of her rent and the loss of her market business to government takeover. The family relocated to Osun State, while her husband remains in Lagos, working as a laborer on construction sites. Aminat highlights the hardships her family faces, with her children often going without meals for a full day. The narrative sheds light on the pervasive struggles of single mothers in the face of economic challenges and the impact on their ability to provide for their families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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