The Lagos State Government will be providing staple foods like rice, beans, garri, pepper and water to the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society.
The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while briefing journalists Friday. He, said that it is part of efforts to cushion the effects of the 14-day stay-at-home directive, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Sanwo-Olu, , this distribution of the “economic stimulus package” to the 200,000 is the first phase and is expected to last for a period of 14 days.
“We have packaged dry food stimulus for about two hundred thousand families in the first instance for a household of husband, wife and about four children. We would be giving bags of rice, bags of beans, garri, bread, dry pepper and we are trying to see if we can add water and some elements of vitamin C. Each ration, we believe is going to be able to last them at least minimum 14 days just so our advocacy around the stay at home, stay with your loved ones will be respected,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“This is a catalytic initiative of our administration with the hope that well-meaning corporate organisations and private individuals can step up to complement the efforts of the government”.
The governor also announced plans to establish food banks at the various local governments starting from Saturday, March 28, 2020, to ease commuting of people to markets to get basic daily needs.
As at friday 27 th March, the number of confirmed cases in Lagos state has risen to 44 while a total of 65 cases have been confirmed in the country.
The governor urged residents to refrain from gathering or congregating in order to reduce the risk of further spread.
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