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Governor Sanwo-Olu Commend Lagosians for being calm at Ounje Eko Market on Sunday
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended Lagos residents for staying calm at the Ounjè Eko Sunday markets yesterday.
For the second Sunday, residents trooped out to buy various items at 25% less than the usual market prices. Many praised the government for the initiative, which they suggested should go on.
Mr. Sanwo-Olu received reports of calmness and orderliness at the markets despite the huge turnout of residents.
He said, “It is all about assuring Lagosians that our administration will continue to stand by them. We will continue to find and deploy creative ways of easing their burden.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the Special Dispensation Advisory Committee on Social Interventions (SPEDAC), an eleven-man, non-partisan body set up to advise the government on various interventions, for its support on all the initiatives, which will soon be fully rolled out.
The “Ounje Eko” Market pilot scheme, which opened on Sunday, March 17th in 57 centres across the five divisions of the State, is part of multi-sectoral measures rolled out by Governor Sanwo-Olu to cushion the effects of the economic hardship on Lagosians.
All the measures come under the umbrella of EKO CARES. The others are in the health, transportation, and education sectors.
The market at its debut last week had some hitches, but most of the identified inadequacies have since been corrected.
Today, the situation was calm as prospective buyers were orderly. Payment points ran smoothly at the cashless markets.
Reports gathered at various markets show that sales started earlier than last week, as local food vendors arrived early – to the delight of customers.
Although the prices of the products varied according to areas, residents were full of praises for the idea.
To prevent reselling, double-buying and ensure that all buyers were served, children who came with their parents were not allowed to purchase food items while preference was given to the aged, expectant women and people living with disabilities.
On sale were rice, beans, pepper, bread , eggs, gari and others.
A resident, Mr. Babalola Onitire, who visited Ounje Eko Grammar school market in Ikorodu , said he could not access any product last week due to the rowdiness that characterised the process, but “I have come back today and I have had what I wanted for my family at low prices.”
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Emmanuel Fatai Audu, who engaged market leaders at some of the markets, appreciated the vendors and buyers for their peaceful conduct.
The initiative continues next Sunday.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Originally set to end in August 2025, his tenure will now continue until August 2026.
According to a statement signed by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the extension aims to give Mr. Adeniyi the opportunity to consolidate key reforms and oversee the completion of major initiatives, including the modernisation of Customs operations, the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
President Tinubu commended Adeniyi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the extension would bolster trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and enhance border security.
Appointed Comptroller-General in October 2023, Adeniyi recently achieved international recognition when he was elected Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organization, the highest decision-making body in global customs affairs.
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Kogi Governor Commends President Tinubu over Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction
The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing unparalleled commitment towards the completion of the Abuja-Lokoja road Reconstruction, saying his action has demonstrated his unwavering determination to fix the nation’s infrastructure deficit.
The Governor while inspecting a section of the road at Kotonkarfe in Kogi State said the President represents a “coalition of excellence”.
“This is our own coalition. This is what our President is doing and we are grateful to him. This is development”, he said.
The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.
The Wife of the President Oluremi Remi Tinubu has donated the sum of one billion naira to victims of the horrific Yelwata attack in Benue State.
Oluremi Tinubu who announced the donation during her condolence visit to the state, described the killings as very unnecessary.
About 6 weeks after the heart wretching attack on Yelwata community of Guma local council of Benue State State Wife of the President Oluremi Tinubu visits to pay her condolence.
She proceeds to the new banquet hall of the Government house Makurdi where she meets with relevant stakeholders and makes a significant donation on behalf of council of the renewed hope agenda initiative.
Earlier State Governor Hyacinth Alia while appreciating the show of sympathy by the first family renewed his call for the establishment of State police.
Chairman State Council Of Chiefs the Tor Tiv Orchivirigh James Ayatse wants the killer terrorists flushed out of the State and neighbouring Nassarawa State.
He equally called for compensation for victims to rebuild their lives and return back to their ancestral homes.
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