✅ Blighted by rising food prices, Lagosians find succour in discount markets - Punch Newspapers

With Nigerians struggling to cope with the impact of the harsh economy on their lives, GODFREY GEORGE and AMARACHI OKEH write that Lagos residents are find succour in the Ounje Eko initiative of the state government It was 8:30 am on March 17. The sun had not come out but a small crowd was gathering in front of the Ikosi High School, Ikosi Road, Lagos. A few buses filled with foodstuffs were stationary while another van was being awaited. In minutes, the van, carrying eggs and loaves of bread drove past and packed right in front of other vans. The gate was flung open by a policewoman and the crowd pushed their way in, stepping on each ...

punchng.com     Mar 23, 2024