- The commissioner of information and strategy made the announcement
- Prices of other staple food items will also be made available through various media outlets.
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has ordered that food markets known as “Ounje Eko” open for business in Lagos on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
The markets in all five of Lagos’ divisions are to sell food items at a discount.
The food items, which include bread, eggs, rice, beans, gari, tomatoes, pepper, and other goods, will be sold to residents at a 25% discount.
Gbenga Omotosho, the commissioner of information and strategy, made this announcement on Saturday.
It reads partly, “In order to prevent sharp practices and ensure the foodstuff reaches a large number of Lagosians, a voucher system will be introduced as the pilot scheme kicks off.
“Independent payment solution providers and food vendors have been identified and carefully selected to operate the process. They will also provide real-time data on the exercise for monitoring.
“For the purpose of transparency, prices of the items have also been listed. A 5kg bag of rice would sell for N5,325 while 1kg goes for N1,065; 5kg bag of Beans – N6,225 while 1kg would sell for N1,245. Prices of other staple food items will also be made available through various media outlets.
“The markets will be open at 27 locations in Ikeja; six in Lagos Island; nine in Ikorodu; five in Epe; and 10 in Badagry divisions.”