Lagos State Government will on Sunday launch the ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets, offering discounted prices on essential food items across the state.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the markets will offer Lagos residents a 25% discount on staple food items like rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
According to him, a voucher system will be introduced as the pilot scheme kicks off, in order to prevent sharp practices, while noting that independent payment solution providers and food vendors have been identified and carefully selected to operate the process.
Earlier, Governor Sanwo-Olu had directed that the markets open at 27 locations in Ikeja; six in Lagos Island; nine in Ikorodu; five in Epe; and 10 in Badagry divisions, to meet the food demand of the people.
