Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reopening of the Sunday market, Ounjè Eko, with a 25% reduction in prices.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday.
The Commissioner’s statement was shared on X by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.
The Sunday market is set to resume operations this Sunday, offering relief to residents with lower prices for goods.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the Sunday market Ounjè Eko with 25% cut in prices should return on Sunday.
“Agric and Food Systems Commissioner Abisola Olusanya tells the media – all is set. Lagosians, are you ready?” his X post read.
The Ounjè Eko markets, which initially operated from March for a few weeks, are set to reopen, offering Lagos residents a 25% discount on essential food items. These discounted items include staple foods such as rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
The markets will be located in 27 locations across Ikeja, six in Lagos Island, nine in Ikorodu, five in Epe, and 10 in Badagry divisions, providing convenient access to affordable food options for residents.
The reopening of the Ounjè Eko markets aims to support Lagosians by making food more affordable and alleviating the financial burden of rising food prices.
