LASG units date for graduation of ‘Ounje Eko’ Section II

The Lagos State Authorities (LASG) has introduced the graduation of Section II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Meals Low cost Market on September 1.

The state Commissioner of Agriculture and Meals Methods, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this in a information convention on Wednesday on the Alausa Secretariat.

The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that in March, the LASG efficiently carried out Section I of the Ounje Eko Meals Low cost Market throughout its 57 Native Authorities Areas (LGAs) and Native Council Growth Areas (LCDAs).

The momentary markets, which additionally came about on the Alausa, Secretariat and Lekki Section I, operated on Sundays to supply chosen meals objects at a 25 per cent low cost.

Residents throughout Lagos loved a 25% low cost on quite a lot of meals objects, together with Rice, Beans, Garri, Bread, Eggs, Tomatoes, Pepper, Tatashe, and Onions.

The commissioner stated in a bid to additional scale back the affect of excessive costs, the governor had authorised the graduation of Section II of the Ounje Eko market.

“On behalf of the Lagos State Authorities, we announce the graduation of the ‘Ounje Eko’ Meals Low cost Market Section II, an initiative geared toward assuaging the affect of rising meals costs on our residents.

“This programme aligns with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s dedication to supporting Lagos residents by progressive and impactful initiatives.

“The success and large acclaim of the primary section of the undertaking have proven us the substantial affect such initiatives can have on bettering the lives of our residents.

“In response to quite a few requests from the general public, the governor has determined to increase and improve this initiative,” the commissioner stated.

Olusanya famous that the programme turned extra pertinent with meals inflation reaching 40.9, inserting the value of staple meals objects past the attain of many households, and its attendant social implications.

“This second section will begin on Sept. 1, 2024 and can run for 8 weeks throughout 64 areas, together with the 57 LGAs/LCDAs, Alausa Secretariat, Lekki Section 1, University of Lagos (UNILAG), and Lagos State University (LASU).

“It’s going to additionally happen at Lagos State University of Science and Expertise (LASUSTECH), Lagos State University of Schooling (LASUED), and Lagos State University Educating Hospital (LASUTH).

“The markets will function from 10:00 am to five:00 pm. Markets on the Alausa Secretariat and the establishments, similar to UNILAG, LASU, LASUSTECH, LASUED, and LASUTH, will happen on Fridays.

“Nevertheless, the marketplace for Mushin LGA will function on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the Contemporary Meals Hub in Idi-Oro.

“The meals objects obtainable on the markets will embody a most cap purchasable of 5kg every for Rice, Beans, and Garri, 2 loaves of Bread, 1 crate of Egg, 2kg of Tomatoes, and 1kg every for Pepper, Tatashe, and Onion per particular person.

“It is very important observe that the costs of those meals objects have elevated over the previous few months, various from one location to a different,” Olusanya stated.

She additionally promised that the markets would function seamlessly in collaboration with the mandatory companies.