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Why 25% discount food market, ‘Ounje Eko’ was suspended – Lawmaker
The temporary markets, which also took place at the Alausa, Secretariat and Lekki Phase I, operated on Sundays to provide selected food items at a 25 per cent discount.
Gbolahan Yishawu, a lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, said that the ‘Ounje Eko’ food market was suspended because it was abused by participants.
Yishawu made this known at the 11th Eti-Osa Constituency II Town Hall Meeting held on Friday in Lagos.
The meeting was part of the 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held simultaneously across the 40 Constituencies of the state.
Ounje Eko Food Discount Market is an initiative of the state government to sell foodstuff to residents at reduced prices across its 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
The temporary markets, which also took place at the Alausa, Secretariat and Lekki Phase I, operated on Sundays to provide selected food items at a 25 per cent discount.
Last week, the state government announced its decision to pause the programme, which was in its second phase.
Shedding more light on the decision, Yishawu said, “The initiative was done by the government to subsidise food for the residents.
“People were abusing the system, taking advantage of it; and the government had brought the initiative so that people can buy what they need and then come back again.
“So, the subsidy the government was trying to give to you was being hijacked in the system,” he said.
The lawmaker said that the government was planning to redesign the process before bringing it back on board.
Earlier, a teacher, Tunde Aremu, who was among constituents that attended the meeting, had expressed dismay over the suspension of the initiative.
He said that the government initiative was meant to bring succour to residents following the high cost of living.
“This ‘Ounje Eko’ initiative, I see it as a relief because the major challenge everyone is facing in Nigeria today is insufficiency of food, no money.
“When we see a governor coming to our rescue in this area, then, such a governor should be commended,” he said.
Aremu, however, later thanked the lawmaker for the explanation.
“The response from Yishawu that many of our people abused this privilege, whereby, the motive behind this programme is for people to be given a chance to get food at a reduced price, but was abused, is disheartening,“ he said.
Aremu urged Lagosians to be constructive in their thinking and dealings so that the relief by the government would reach everyone.
He said, “In Nigeria, we always like to complain and condemn the government, but we ourselves do not know that governance starts from us.
“If we do not caution our excesses, there is no how government will be able to reach all.
“Nigerians need to be patriotic.”
Recall that the Lagos State Government, in March, successfully implemented Phase I of the Ounje Eko Food Discount Market across the state.
Following its success, it began the second phase on September 1 and scheduled it to run for eight weeks.
Residents across Lagos enjoyed a 25% discount on a variety of food items, including Rice, Beans, Garri, Bread, Eggs, Tomatoes, Pepper, Tatashe and Onions.
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Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu – Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu…
Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu – Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the…
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), is currently in police custody over allegations of real estate fraud and money laundering.
Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) detained him in Abuja, where he is reportedly being interrogated.
A top police source confirmed the arrest, stating, “Pastor Bolaji Idowu, popularly known as the ‘Next-Level Prayer Conference’ pastor, is under investigation for alleged fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering.”
Another source added, “He is at the FCID Abuja as we speak.”
Pastor Idowu founded the church in December 2003. Over the years, HICC has grown significantly, establishing branches across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The church’s website boasts of attracting over 70,000 worshippers both online and onsite. Known for his “Next Level Prayers” platform, Pastor Idowu encourages participants worldwide to deepen their prayer lives.
The allegations, however, have cast a shadow over his ministry’s reputation. As the investigation unfolds, the case has sparked widespread curiosity and concern among the church’s large congregation and the general public.
The police have yet to release an official statement, and Pastor Idowu’s representatives remain silent on the matter.
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Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Okpebholo orders Edo LG…
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday directed the 18 local government chairmen in the state to submit their statements of account from September 2023 to date within 48 hours.
A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, instructed that the documents should be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
At a meeting with the chairmen, the governor emphasised the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, assured the council chairmen of collaborative governance for the betterment of the state.
The governor reiterated that the directive would enhance the committee’s ability to verify assets efficiently. According to the governor, I have listened keenly to the ALGON Chairman, I’m a leader of all and we are one family.
The governor urged the chairmen to comply with the directive promptly to support the committee’s work.
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LASEMA rescues 4 victims – LASEMA rescues 4 victims…
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it rescued four accident victims on Monday evening.
The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the victims were severely injured in the accident involving two buses.
He said that the incident happened in the late hours of Monday, on Third Mainland Bridge, inward Owroronshoki.
“Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 17.25hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
“On arrival to the incident scene at 17.35hrs, we discovered that a white Toyota coaster bus, Registration Number KJA-380-XV collided with a parked Lagos State BRT, Registration Number AGL938-YD.
“This happened while the coaster bus was on motion resulting in significant damage and injuries.
“The accidented Toyota Coaster bus blindsided a parked BRT in an attempt to overtake a car while headed inward Iyana Oworo,” he said.
He said four people were severely injured including the driver, adding that no fatalities were recorded in the incident.
“The recovery operation was coordinated by the agency and we extricated the trapped passengers.
“The injured victims were administered pre-hospital care treatment by the agency’s paramedics before being evacuated to nearby government-owned hospitals.
“The white coaster bus was subsequently towed to Iyana-Oworo and handed over to the Police. Recovery operation concluded,” he stated.
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