Economic Hardship: Governor Sanwo-Olu To Use ‘Mama Put’ Feed Lagosians

Lagos State to hire “Mama put” and eateries to feed 1,000 residents of each local government each day, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Mr Sanwo-Olu says the state will feed at least 1000 people daily across each local government area through meal vouchers that could be accessed at selected canteens. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 25 percent reduction in the cost of state-owned transport services, beginning from this weekend.

The governor also unveiled a plan to reduce residents' financial hardships by requiring civil servants at all levels to work three days a week.

The governor made this announcement during a live media chat dubbed “Sanwo Speaks,” where he also talked about ways to lessen the financial burden Lagosians are bearing.

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The governor made this announcement during a live media chat dubbed "Sanwo Speaks," where he also talked about ways to lessen the financial burden Lagosians are bearing.

Teachers will continue to work five days a week as usual, but the government will help with additional transportation support.

Sunday markets will offer reasonably priced food, with a N25,000 maximum purchase limit, for five Sundays.

Sunday markets will offer reasonably priced food, with a N25,000 maximum purchase limit, for 5 Sundays.