Home News Sanwo-Olu Announces 10 Policies to Aid Lagos Residents Amid Inflation
NewsPolitics

Sanwo-Olu Announces 10 Policies to Aid Lagos Residents Amid Inflation

539
Sanwo-Olu Announces 10 Policy Measures to Aid Residents Amid Inflation

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced 10 measures to aid Lagos residents during this economic crisis.

During a Thursday media chat held in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu expressed the Lagos state plans backed with data that will go into effect immediately to aid residents during these challenging times.

A plan ranged from providing flexible work policies for public servants to subsidy on government-owned transport medium to providing free healthcare and launching affordable market spaces designed to uplift Lagos State residents.

Following the announcement on his X handle, Sanwo-Olu shared expressively some of the policies as follows:

First is a three-day work week for Levels 1-13 civil servants; this measure aims to provide relief and flexibility, reflecting its commitment to the workforce’s well-being.

In addition, a 25% reduction on transport services for the State Public Transport system (BRT, Train, Ferry), putting back over ₦500 million monthly into the pockets of Lagosians.

Thirdly, on food prices, the Lagos state government has announced its plan to open Sunday Markets across 42 identified markets to sell food items at affordable rates.

Moreover, healthcare initiatives were also set to benefit over 50,000 women annually with free childbirth services across the state’s General Hospitals and secondary health facilities, alongside distributing free hypertensive medications to needy individuals.

Meanwhile, the governor urged all residents to unite as brothers and sisters to find ways to creatively thrive during Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Read more: Suspected Case of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Kills Three Health Workers, Patient In Kaduna

About The Author

Written by
Mayowa Durosinmi

M. Durosinmi is a West Africa Weekly investigative reporter covering Politics, Human Rights, Health, and Security in West Africa and the Sahel Region

Related Articles

News

Former Niger Minister Ibrahim Yacoubou Questioned Over Alleged Human Sacrifice Case

The Attorney General at the Niamey Court of Appeal has confirmed that...

Amusan
News

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan Wins Silver In 100m Hurdles At World Championships

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has clinched the silver medal in the women’s 100m...

News

Burkina Faso Cuts Four Public Holidays to Boost State Revenues

Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has approved a new bill that eliminates...

News

Hong Kong Emerges as New Hub for African Political Money Laundering Schemes, Western Banks Complicit

A growing body of evidence suggests that Hong Kong, a prominent global...