Lagos State Government will today launch the ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets, offering discounted prices on essential food items across the State. The markets will offer Lagos residents a 25% discount on staple food items like rice, beans, garri, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who disclosed this in an issued statement on Friday, said Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed that ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets should commence discounted sale of food items across the five divisions of Lagos effective from today, Sunday.
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.
The statement read in part: “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.
“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 food items – rice, beans, garri, bread, eggs, tomatoes, pepper, among others – will be sold at 25% discount to residents.
“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”.
The Governor called on all Lagosians to cooperate with the operators at the various locations, monitor the process, and provide feedback through official channels of the Lagos State Government areas.
