The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Thursday his government’s plan to begin the distribution of palliatives among other initiatives to cushion the effect of the high cost of living in the country.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a live media chat with journalists on Thursday.
He said, “On the food palliatives, as we speak, I’m expecting over 200 trailers of rice coming from up north.
“Food purchase and distribution that will cover about 300,000 households that will have 10 kg of rice, 5 kg of garri, 5 kg of beans and have other small things like tomatoes in a combo bag.”
The governor added that there will be “Sunday Markets” where Lagosians can buy food items at discounted rates.
He said, “We are going to be opening ‘Sunday Markets’ in about 42 markets in Lagos. This time you’ll be buying at a reduced cost. We’re going to cap what you can buy at not more than N25,000 and we’re going to be giving you a 25% rebate immediately there.”
