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Lagos Introduces ‘Ounje Eko’ Discounted Food Markets [Price Lists and Locations]

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: March 16, 2024
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The Lagos State Government has introduced discounted food markets, termed “Ounje Eko,” across the state to alleviate economic challenges faced by residents.

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Lagos Discounted Food Markets Overview:Price List of Select Food Items:Locations of Markets

This initiative, spearheaded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aims to provide essential food items at discounted rates to mitigate the impact of rising living costs.

Here are details of this initiative and highlight the locations where residents can access these discounted markets.

Lagos Discounted Food Markets Overview:

  • Initiative Name: Ounje Eko (Discounted Food Markets)
  • Objective: Alleviate economic hardship by providing essential food items at discounted rates.
  • Effective Date: Commencing from Sunday, 17th March, 2024
  • Discount Rate: 25 percent off on various food items

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, Governor Sanwo-Olu directed the establishment of Ounje Eko markets across the five divisions of Lagos State.

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These markets will offer staple food items such as rice, beans, garri, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper at a discounted rate of 25 percent to residents

To ensure transparency and prevent malpractices, the following measures have been put in place:

  • Introduction of a voucher system to regulate sales and reach a larger populace.
  • Engagement of independent payment solution providers and food vendors to oversee operations and provide real-time data for monitoring.
  • Listing of prices for all food items to maintain transparency and accountability.

Price List of Select Food Items:

Food Item5kg Bag Price (₦)1kg Price (₦)
Rice₦5,325₦1,065
Beans₦6,225₦1,245

The discounted food markets will be accessible at various locations across Lagos State, categorized by divisions:

  1. Lagos Island: 6 locations
  2. Ikorodu: 9 locations
  3. Ikeja: 27 locations
  4. Epe: 5 locations
  5. Badagry: 10 locations

Locations of Markets

DivisionLGA/LCDALocation
LAGOS ISLANDEti Osa LGAIkota Primary School, Lekki -Epe Expressway, Ikota
Eti-Osa East LCDAAdmiralty Farmers Market: Plot 33 Admiralty way, Lekki Phase 1
Ikoyi Obalende LCDAOld Nursing Ground, 1-9 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Iru Victoria Island LCDAVictory Island Snr. Secondary, School, Opposite Eko Hotel
Lagos Island LGAElegbata Junior High School
Lagos Island East LCDALafiaji Senior Secondary School
IKORODUIkorodu LGAIkorodu Grammar School
Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDAZumuratu Islamiya Grammar School, Igbogbo
Ijede LCDALuwasa Jnr High School, ljede
Ikorodu North LCDAOdogunyan Grammar School, Odogunyan
Ikorodu West LCDACherubim and Seraphim Primary School
Imota LCDALGA Pry. School, Imota
Kosofe LGASt Emmanuel Pry Sch, Ogudu
Ikosi Isheri LCDAIkosi High School, Ketu
Agboyi Ketu LCDAComprehensive Jnr High School, Agboyi Ketu
IKEJAAgege LGADairy Farm Secondary School
Orile Agege LCDASaka Tinubu Memorial School, Orile Agege
Ajeromi-IfelodunAFRICAN Primary School, (Close to the Secretariat)
Ifelodun LCDALA Primary School Layeni, beside the Layeni Police Station, Ojo Road, Ajegunte, Apapa
Alimosho LGAEbenezer/Egbeda Primary School, Egbeda
Mosan Okunola LCDAAlimosho Secondary School, Alimosho
Agbado Oke-Odo LCDAOke Odo Primary School
Igando-Ikotun LCDAIgando Community Grammar School, Igando
Ayobo -Ipaja LCDASt Andrews Anglican Pry School, Church Bus Stop, Ipaja
Lagos Mainland LGANawarudeen Secondary School, Cemetry Street, Ebute Metta
Yaba LCDALagos City College, Sabo, Yaba
Odi Olowo Ojuwoye LCDAIlupeju Grammar School, Ilupeju
Oshodi-IsoloOwoseni Primary School, Oshodi
Ejigbo LCDAOke Afa Snr. Secondary, Jankande Estate
Isolo LCDAIre Akari Snr Secondary School, Isolo
Shomolu LGAGbagada Comprehensive Jr High School.
Bariga LCDAAlubarika Primary School
Surulere LGALagos Progressive Pry. Sch, Mbah Str. Surulere
Coker Aguda LCDAAguda Community Senior Secondary School
Itire-Ikate LCDAItire Ikate Primary School, Eleja
Ifako ljaiye LGAAfrican Church Primary School, College Road
Ojokoro LCDAIjaye Ojokoro High School, Ojokoro
Ikeja LGATokunbo Alli Primary School, Ikeja
Ojodu LCDAOjodu Grammar School, Omole
Onigbongbo LCDAOregun Senior Secondary School
Lagos State Secretariat, AlausaAdeyemi Bero Auditorium Premises, Alausa
Egbe -Idimu LCDALocal Govt. Grammar School, Idimu
EPEEpe LGASt. Theresa Roman Catholic Primary School, Awolowo Way, Oke Oyinbo
Eredo LCDASt Patrick Secondary School Eredo
Ikosi Ejinrin LCDAMethodist primary school Agbowa
Ibeju Lekki LGAIbeju High School, Ibeju
Lekki LCDALekki High Community High School, Lekki
BADAGRYAmuo Odofin LGAFESTAC Jnr College
Ori Ade LCDASatellite Primary School
Apapa LGAUnited Christian Pry Sch, Marine Beach.
Apapa lganmu LCDA)Metropolitan Nursery & Primary School Sari – Iganmo, Orile
Badagry LGASt. Thomas Primary School, Badarry
Badagry West LCDAAPA Health Center, Opposite LA School, APA
Olorunda LCDAAnglican Primary School Aradagun (Mosafejo)
Ojo LGAOjo Snr High School
Iba LCDAIba Housing Estate Jnr Secondary School
Oto-Awori LCDAOto/Ijanikin Primary School
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Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
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