The news was announced in a statement dated September 17, 2024, and sent to campus directors and representatives by Eko-Bulletin’s director-general, Adekunle Adedeji.

The project of ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Discount Markets has been suspended indefinitely by the Lagos State administration.

The news was announced in a statement dated September 17, 2024, and sent to campus directors and representatives by Eko-Bulletin’s director-general, Adekunle Adedeji.

The message, which said, “Temporary Closure Of Ounje Eko Initiative,” made clear that it was only going to be temporary.

The announcement, which SaharaReporters was able to receive, says: “Dear Lagosians, we regret to inform you that the OUNJE EKO program will be temporarily closed at all tertiary institutions in Lagos State. The EkoBulletin

The decision to improve the sales of food goods to students was reached during a brief meeting with the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, as well as the coordinators and assistant coordinators of each centre.

Please be aware that this is a temporary closure that will end as soon as possible.

“ITESIWAJU IPINLE EKO LO JE WA LOGUN!!!!” .

The Lagos State government had declared in August that the Food Discount Markets ‘Ounje Eko’ program’s Phase II would start on Sunday, September 1, 2024. This information should be remembered.

At the time, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, told reporters that the program was in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s pledge to assist Lagosians with meaningful and creative projects.

As Olusanya had said, “The second phase of Ounje Eko’ will run for eight weeks across 64 locations, including the 57 LGAS/LCDAS, Alausa Secretariat, Lekki Phase 1, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos Phase 1, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)” .

From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., the markets will be open. The Mushin LGA market, which will be conducted at the Fresh Food Hub in Idi-Oro on Wednesdays and Saturdays, will be held on Fridays at the Alausa Secretariat and the institutions, including UNILAG, LASU, LASUSTECH, LASUED, and LASUTH. A maximum of 5 kg per person may be purchased in each of the following food items: 2 kg of tomatoes, 1 kg of pepper, 1 kg of onion, and one crate of eggs. Additionally, there will be two loaves of bread, one crate of beans, and one crate of rice available at the markets.

In addition to offering food at a reduced cost, Mr. Governor is enlisting the help of over 3,000 businesses and 6,000 employees to provide food, logistics, and other essentials. This will guarantee the markets run smoothly and support our local economy even more,” she continued.