By Akinwale Kasali
The Lagos State Government has launched the ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Market for Lagos Residents.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the Food Market should begin from March 17 across the State.
The markets have been tasked with selling discounted food items across the five divisions.
The State Government made the announcement in a statement by the Commissioner, Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho on Saturday.
It noted that “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.
“Mr. Governor has 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.”
The List of Prices of the Produce are;
5kg bag of rice – N5,325
1kg bag of rice – N1,065
5kg bag of Beans – N6,225
1kg bag of Beans – N1,245
5kg bag of Garri – N3,975
1kg bag of Garri – N795
2kg Tomatoes – N1,800
1kg Atarodo – N1,875
1kg Tatashe – N1,275
1kg Onions – N450
1 crate of eggs – N2,700
Bread – N750
The Market Locations are; Eti Osa LGA – Ikota Primary School, Lekki -Epe Expressway, Ikota
Eti-Osa East LCDA – Admiralty Farmers Market: Plot 33 Admiralty way, Lekki Phase 1
Ikoyi Obalende LCDA – Old Nursing Ground, 1-9 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Iru Victoria Island LCDA – Victory Island Snr. Secondary, School, Opposite Eko Hotel
Lagos Island LGA – Elegbata Junior High School
Lagos Island East LCDA – Lafiaji Senior Secondary School
Ikorodu
Ikorodu LGA – Ikorodu Grammar Schoo
Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA – Zumuratu Islamiya Grammar School, Igbogbo
Ijede LCDA – Luwasa Jnr High School, ljede
Ikorodu North LCDA – Odogunyan Grammar School, Odogunyan
Ikorodu West LCDA – Cherubim and Seraphim Primary School
Imota LCDA – LGA Pry. School, Imota
Kosofe LGA – St Emmanuel Pry Sch, Ogudu
Ikosi Isheri LCDA – Ikosi High School, Ketu
Agboyi Ketu LCDA – Comprehensive Jnr High School, Agboyi Ketu
Ikeja
Agege LGA – Dairy Farm Secondary School
Orile Agege LCDA – Saka Tinubu Memorial School, Orile Agege
Ajeromi-Ifelodun – AFRICAN Primary School, (Close to the Secretariat)
Ifelodun LCDA – LA Primary School Layeni, beside the Layeni Police Station, Ojo Road, Ajegunte, Apapa
Alimosho LGA – Ebenezer/Egbeda Primary School, Egbeda
Mosan Okunola LCDA – Alimosho Secondary School, Alimosho
Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA – Oke Odo Primary School
Igando-Ikotun LCDA – Igando Community Grammar School, Igando
Ayobo -Ipaja LCDA – St Andrews Anglican Pry School, Church Bus Stop, Ipaja
Lagos Mainland LGA – Nawarudeen Secondary School, Cemetry Street, Ebute Metta
Yaba LCDA – Lagos City College, Sabo, Yaba
Odi Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA – Ilupeju Grammar School, Ilupeju
Oshodi-Isolo – Owoseni Primary School, Oshodi
Ejigbo LCDA – Oke Afa Snr. Secondary, Jankande Estate
Isolo LCDA – Ire Akari Snr Secondary School, Isolo
Shomolu LGA – Gbagada Comprehensive Jr High School.
Bariga LCDA – Alubarika Primary School
Surulere LGA – Lagos Progressive Pry. Sch, Mbah Str. Surulere
Coker Aguda LCDA – Aguda Community Senior Secondary School
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