Following the planned launch of Lagos Discounted Food Markets and attendant questions relating to the operation of the state-wide markets, below are some of the questions and answers provided by the Lagos State Government.
Q:What is the Ounje Eko Food Discount Market?
A: The Ounje Eko Food Discount Market is an intervention program designed to offer affordable food items to the communities in Lagos State. It provides a 25% discount on essential foodstuffs at designated Sunday markets across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos.
Q: When was the Ounje Eko Food Discount Market announced?
A: The Ounje Eko Food Discount Market was promised by the Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu during his media chat named “Sanwo Speaks” with media houses on the 22nd of Feb 2024.
Q: What days are the Ounje Eko markets open?
A: For now it will start on Sunday March 17, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will subsequently be announced weekly.
Q: Where are the Ounje Eko markets located?
A: The Ounje Eko markets are located in accessible locations across all LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos State.
Q: Which items are available at a discount at the Ounje Eko markets?
A: Discounted items include 1kg & 5kg of rice, beans, and garri; 1kg of atarodo (pepper) and tatase (bell pepper); 1kg & 2kg of tomatoes; 1 & 2 loaves of bread; 1 crate of eggs; and 1kg of onions.
Q: How do I qualify for the discounts at the Ounje Eko markets?
A: To qualify for the discounts, you must purchase a voucher at the designated Ounje Eko locations.
Q: Are there any limits to how much I can purchase from the Ounje Eko markets?
A: Yes there is a purchase limits to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from the discounts. Each person is entitled to buy one of 1/5kg of Rice, 1/5kg of Beans , 1/5kg of Garri , 1 Crates of Eggs , 1/2loaves of bread , 1/2kg of Tomatoes ,1kg of Tatashe , 1kg of Atarodo and 1kg of Onions.
Q: Is the Ounje Eko Food Discount Market a permanent program?
A: It will be announced weekly.
Q: What are the payment methods accepted at the Ounje Eko markets?
A: Payments can be made via transfer and ATM card through POS deployed by financial tech solutions like Opay, Palmpay, Moniepoint, Interswitch, and Cowry.
