Lagos Launches ‘Ounje Eko’ discounted food markets to ease economic hardship

The Lagos State Government has introduced discounted food markets, termed “Ounje Eko,” across the state to alleviate economic challenges faced by residents.

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.

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 Item 5kg 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:

Lagos Island: 6 locations

Ikorodu: 9 locations

Ikeja: 27 locations

Epe: 5 locations

Badagry: 10 locations

Locations of Markets

Division LGA/LCDA Location
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

BADAGRY Amuo 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, Badarry

Badagry West LCDA APA Health Center, Opposite LA School, APA

Olorunda LCDA Anglican Primary School Aradagun (Mosafejo)

Ojo LGA Ojo Snr High School

Iba LCDA Iba Housing Estate Jnr Secondary School

Oto-Awori LCDA Oto/Ijanikin Primary School
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