Sanwo-Olu unveils Eko Cares Wednesday
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will today kick-off the various interventions deployed to lessen the burden of Lagosians amid the economic hardship.
The interventions – in transportation, education, health and agriculture – are coming under the umbrella of Eko Cares.
Sanwo-Olu announced a 50 per cent cut in fares on all government transport platforms on February 8, 2023. After a review of the situation, the fare slash was reduced to 25 per cent. For six weeks, the Ounje Eko Sunday market that signalled the reduction of food by 25 per cent has been running. Civil servants from levels one to 14 were asked to work thrice a week, and a N35,000 wage award was also given to them.
About 15,000 women from the 20 local governments and 35 Local Council Development Areas got N50,000 each to support their businesses. Besides, Governor Sanwo-Olu announced free delivery for expectant mothers in all government hospitals, among other initiatives.
A statement by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, added: “To drive the initiatives, the governor set up a non-partisan Special Dispensation Advisory Council of eminent Nigerians, including rights activists, religious leaders, a youth representative and opposition party chieftains. Details of other interventions will be unveiled tomorrow at a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Alausa, Ikeja.”
