A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and
Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Friday, noted that the markets will offer
Lagosians a 25% discount on staple food items like rice, beans, gari, bread,
eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
The statement read, “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.”
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