Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the return of the Ounjè Eko Sunday market, which offers a 25% discount on prices. The market is set to reopen this Sunday.
In a statement shared on X by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, it was revealed that the directive was confirmed by Abisola Olusanya, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the Ounjè Eko Sunday market with a 25% price reduction will return this Sunday. Agric and Food Systems Commissioner Abisola Olusanya has assured the media that all preparations are complete. Lagosians, are you ready?” Omotoso’s post read.
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The Ounjè Eko markets, which initially launched in March but were halted after a few weeks, provide Lagos residents with a 25% discount on essential food items, including rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
These markets were previously located in 27 spots across Ikeja, six in Lagos Island, nine in Ikorodu, five in Epe, and ten in Badagry divisions.
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