Lagos food market, the Lagos State Government clarified to residents that prices of discounted food items and other goods at its specialized Sunday markets might vary slightly from one location to another. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, conveyed this in a statement updating residents on the return of the markets on Sunday following their debut on March 17.
These discount markets for food items, known as Ounje Eko, are part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of petrol subsidy removal on residents. Initial feedback on the prices and logistics at these markets varied among residents during their first Sunday of operation ( Lagos food market).
The pilot phase focused on offering discounted food staples like rice, beans, garri, bread, eggs, and perishables such as tomatoes, peppers, and onions ( Lagos food market).
Omotosho highlighted that each market’s activities were being coordinated by government officials, youth volunteers, and private-sector payment solution providers to ensure smooth operations. He reiterated that Governor Sanwo-Olu introduced the initiative to positively influence various sectors of the economy.
Additionally, a new market location was introduced in Lekki Phase 1 to cater to the needs of residents in the area. The detailed locations of Ounje Èkó markets are available on all Lagos State Government social media platforms. On March 17, residents flocked to the “Ounje Eko” centers, part of the Lagos Discounted Food program, to purchase food items at reduced prices, with some arriving as early as 6.00 a.m. at Lagos Progressive Junior Secondary School, Surulere. However, the program, slated to begin at 11.00 a.m., commenced an hour later due to voucher unavailability.
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Mrs. Abimbola Kanwei, a 70-year-old resident, urged the government to adopt a more efficient approach in the future, as residents endured long queues under the sun for hours before accessing the discounted food items. Some residents also expressed dissatisfaction with commodity prices at the discount markets in Badagry.
Source: guardian.ng
