Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled markets that can provide 25 per cent reductions to residents to cushion financial hardship and rising inflation.
Lagos State Authorities introduced this on Saturday in a press release by the Commissioner of Info and Technique, Gbenga Omotosho.
The initiative titled ‘Ounje Eko’ meals markets is predicted to start operation on Sunday, March 17, 2024, throughout 27 places, together with Ikeja.
In keeping with Omotosho: “To forestall sharp practices and make sure the foodstuff reaches many Lagosians, a voucher system will likely be launched because the pilot scheme kicks off.
“Impartial fee answer suppliers and meals distributors have been recognized and punctiliously chosen to function the method. They can even present real-time information on the train for monitoring.
“For transparency, costs of the gadgets have additionally been listed. A 5kg bag of rice would promote for N5,325 whereas 1kg goes for N1,065; a 5kg bag of beans would promote for N6,225 whereas 1kg would promote for N1,245. Costs of different staple meals gadgets can even be made out there by means of varied media retailers.
“The markets will likely be open at 27 places in Ikeja, six in Lagos Island, 9 in Ikorodu, 5 in Epe, and 10 in Badagry divisions.
“Mr. Governor has known as on all Lagosians to cooperate with the operators on the varied places, monitor the method, and supply suggestions by means of official channels of the Lagos State Authorities.”
