In what appears like a move to offer Nigerians quality meal that is still affordable, Chicken Republic announced the N500 plate of rice and egg.
By Ishaya Ibrahim
A fast-food restaurant, Chicken Republic, has introduced rice and egg as part of its menu, a move that many say was informed by the economic realities of the time.
Hyperinflation has been eroding the purchasing power of many Nigerians in a manner that is affecting the quality of living, especially the kind of food they eat.
In what appears like a move to offer Nigerians quality meal that is still affordable, Chicken Republic announced the N500 plate of rice and egg.
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On Twitter, the rice and egg menu has triggered a buzz, with many Nigerians poking at the irony of Chicken Republic serving rice without chicken. Others think chicken is still on the menu since egg comes from it.
@oloye_ said: “Chicken Republic will do business in Nigeria for a long time. They understand the market and they are willing to adjust accordingly. Might become the new Gala.”
@___communicator said: “for Chicken Republic to be selling rice without Chicken, dey don see shege for Buhari regime.”
@iamDo2dun said: “This Is evidence the economy affected Chickens. Chicken republic now sells rice and egg only. This is Wild.”
@FaruqBashar said: “Let it be remembered that it’s under Buhari’s government Chicken Republic started selling White Rice, stew and Egg.”