Lagos State government has unveiled an emergency food programme to cushion the effect of the stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the plan on Friday on his Twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu.
In stock for distribution to an initial 200,000 people of Lagos State at six people per household are bags of rice, beans, garri, bread, dry pepper, drinking water and vitamins.
Materials for distribution
Available for the distribution are big trucks carrying banners with the inscription: Lagos State Government: COVID-19, Emergency Food Response, Coordinated By the Ministry of Agriculture.
His tweets read: “I am happy to announce an economic stimulus package to help our residents cushion the effects of our #StayAtHome directive to stop the spread of #COVID19.
“This first stage is targeting 200,000 households at an estimation of 6 people per household. We hope to ramp it up quickly.
“The stimulus package will contain bags of rice, beans, garri, bread, dry pepper, drinking water and vitamins. We want each ration to last for 14 days as we continue to evaluate the impact of #COVID19.
“Please stay home with your loved ones. We want the best for you.”
