Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 25% reduction in transport services which kicks off this weekend for the State Public Transport system (BRT, Train, Ferry) to cushion the effect of economic hardship on Nigerians.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who also reduced civil servants working days to 3 times a week urged various transport unions in the State to reduce their fares also.
“We want to start with our public servants, immediately from next week, Civil servants from the lower level will be working like 3 times a week and level 15-17 can work 4 times in a week.”
In a media chat on Thursday, the State Chief Executive said the State will also identify caterers and ‘Mama Put’ in each LGA to feed over 1,000 people per day in All LGAs (at least once a day).
“We will open Sunday Markets in at least 42 identified markets across Lagos State. You will be able to buy food items at a discounted price. You will only need able to buy items worth up to N25,000.”
He also announced free delivery (including CS) for all pregnant women at Government Hospitals and also gave a rebate on some particular drugs at State Government Hospitals.
He urged the private sector to step in and help the people just like it did during the COVID-19 pandemic stating that four more food hubs like the Lagos Food Hub (Idi-Oro, Mushin), are under construction and seven other locations in other Local Governments have also been identified for more food hubs to be developed and vowed to encourage urban farming.
