“Eko o ni baje oooo” translates to “Lagos will not spoil” or “Lagos will prosper.”
In an effort to bolster the economic resilience of Lagos and support its residents during these challenging times, the governor has announced a subsidized food initiative. This initiative, disclosed in a statement by Gbenga Omotosho, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, aims to enhance access to essential food items for Lagosians.
Scheduled to commence on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the initiative underscores the Lagos government’s commitment to addressing potential food insecurity concerns among its populace.
To ensure transparency and prevent exploitation, the program will implement a voucher system during its initial phase. Independent payment processors and food vendors have been meticulously chosen to oversee the distribution process, providing real-time data to facilitate monitoring efforts. This voucher system reflects a cautious approach aimed at curbing potential misuse of the subsidy program.
In a bid for transparency, the government has published set prices for the subsidized goods. For instance, a 5kg bag of rice will be available for purchase at N5,325 (approximately $12.30), with a 1kg option priced at N1,065 ($2.45). Similar pricing structures have been established for other essential food items, with detailed information disseminated through various media channels.
The program will initially operate in designated markets across five administrative divisions of the state: Ikeja (27 locations), Lagos Island (6 locations), Ikorodu (9 locations), Epe (5 locations), and Badagry (10 locations).
Designated markets
Lagos Island
- 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 School
- 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
- Itire-Ikate LCDA – Itire Ikate Primary School, Eleja
- Ifako ljaiye LGA – African Church Primary School, College Road
- Ojokoro LCDA – Ijaye Ojokoro High School, Ojokoro
- Ikeja LGA – Tokunbo Alli Primary School, Ikeja
- Ojodu LCDA – Ojodu Grammar School, Omole
- Onigbongbo LCDA – Oregun Senior Secondary School
- Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa – Adeyemi Bero Auditorium Premises, Alausa
- Egbe -Idimu LCDA – Local Govt. Grammar School, Idimu
Epe
- Epe LGA – St. Theresa Roman Catholic Primary School, Awolowo Way, Oke Oyinbo
- Eredo LCDA – St Patrick Secondary School Eredo
- Ikosi Ejinrin LCDA – Methodist primary school Agbowa
- Ibeju Lekki LGA – Ibeju High School, Ibeju
- Lekki LCDA – Lekki High Community High School, Lekki.
Badaģry
- Amuwo Odofin LGA – FESTAC Jnr College
- Ori Ade LCDA – Satellite Primary School
- Apapa LGA – United Christian Pry Sch, Marine Beach.
- Apapa lganmu LCDA) – Metropolitan Nursery & Primary School Sari – Iganmo, Orile
- Badagry LGA – St. Thomas Primary School
