Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered that meals objects on the 'Ounje Eko' meals markets be bought at discounted costs in all 5 divisions of Lagos from Sunday, March 17.
A press release by State Commissioner for Info and Technique, Gbenga Omotoso, on Friday famous that the markets will supply Lagosians 25% low cost on fundamental meals objects akin to rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes and pepper.
The assertion learn: “To keep away from sharp practices and make sure that meals reaches a lot of Lagos residents, a voucher system will probably be launched as soon as the pilot undertaking commences.
“Unbiased cost answer suppliers and meals distributors have been recognized and thoroughly chosen to execute the method. They may even present real-time knowledge on the train for monitoring.
“For transparency, the costs of the objects are additionally acknowledged. A 5kg bag of rice would promote for N5,325 whereas 1kg goes for N1,065; 5kg bag of beans – N6,225 whereas 1kg would promote for N1,245. Costs of different fundamental meals objects may even be made obtainable by way of varied media.
“The markets will probably be open at 27 places in Ikeja; six on Lagos Island; 9 in Ikorodu; 5 in Epe; and 10 in Badagry divisions.
“Mr. The Governor has known as on all Lagosians to work with the operators on the varied places, monitor the method and supply suggestions by way of official channels of the Lagos State Authorities.
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