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Hardship: Sanwo-Olu slashes transport fare in Lagos, residents to buy food items at discount

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced a 25 per cent rebate on fares for government-owned transport schemes in the state.

Sanwo-Olu made this known during a live media chat on Arise Tv.

He said that workers in the teaching sector will maintain the five days a week work schedule and the state government will ensure additional transport support for them.

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The governor further stated that as part of measures to ease the economic challenges on residents, civil servants from level 1-14 will begin to work three days a week.

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He added that the state government will open Sunday Markets in at least 42 identified markets where residents will be able to buy food items at a discounted price.

“You will only need able to buy items worth up to N25,000,” he added.

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