Ayobamiji Komolafe 
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the safe return of the popular Ounjè Eko Sunday market, which offers Lagos residents a 25% discount on essential food items.
This initiative is set to resume on Sunday, September 1, providing much-needed relief to citizens facing rising food costs.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso made this announcement on Wednesday in a post shared on X.
According to Omotoso, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, confirmed the governor’s directive to the media in Lagos on Wednesday, ensuring that all preparations have been completed for the market’s reopening.
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The Ounjè Eko Sunday market, which first launched in March but was temporarily paused after a few weeks, offers significant discounts on staple food items such as rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
The initiative was originally established across 27 locations in Ikeja, six in Lagos Island, nine in Ikorodu, five in Epe, and ten in Badagry divisions.
With the market’s return, Lagosians can once again benefit from reduced prices on essential food items, a move aimed at easing the economic burden on residents amid rising living costs.
