A dispatch rider has expressed disbelief after discovering that a small bouquet of flowers could cost as much as ₦70,000 in Lagos, while larger arrangements reportedly sell for ₦100,000.
The incident was recounted by a narrator who shared the rider’s reaction after he visited a florist’s shop to collect a bouquet ordered by a customer.
According to the account, the rider became curious about the price of the bouquet and decided to ask the florist how much it cost.
He was reportedly stunned when the florist quoted ₦70,000 for a small arrangement and ₦100,000 for a larger one.
The rider questioned why flowers that would eventually wither within a few days could cost so much, particularly when the amount was reportedly higher than his monthly salary.
The florist reportedly responded humorously to the rider’s concerns, suggesting that love comes at a high price.
The encounter has drawn attention to the cost of flowers and other romantic gifts in Lagos, with the reported prices prompting conversations about how much people are willing to spend on gestures of affection.