Lagos targets 1.2m people in first phase of welfare package

 

BY OUR EDITOR

The Lagos State Government says it is targeting at least 200,000 households in the first phase of economic stimulus to cushion the effect of the coronavirus war in the state.

The state’s welfare package hopes to cover six persons per household, making it a total of 1.2 million people.

“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,” said state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his Twitter handle.

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He added: “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.”

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. pic.twitter.com/QiqeaM9eSJ

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 27, 2020