PRESS RELEASE

Lagos State Government has confirmed that the SMS messages forwarded to residents of the State who are sixty years old and above was part of the measures put in place to reach the aged and vulnerable residents for whom the stimulus food package unveiled by the State Government on Friday 27th March, 2020 is meant for.

The stimulus, which comes in packs of raw food items, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effects of the fourteen days lockdown directive by the State and Federal Governments.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, who made the clarification in Lagos today explained that an SMS from the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has been sent out to the aged asking them to reply with a “YES”, “FOOD YES” or “SWITCH YES” if their registered home address with the Agency is still valid.

Lawal noted that the Ministry of Agriculture was collaborating with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) in order to be able to reach the targeted audience as well as ensure fairness and evenness in the distribution of the stimulus packages, just as he stressed the importance of each Lagos resident registering with the Agency in order to assess social benefits like this in the future.

The Commissioner therefore urged those concerned to quickly respond to the SMS stressing that they have till midday 12:00pm of Tuesday, March 31st 2020 as that is cut off period.

He reiterated that as soon as all responses are collated, beneficiaries will start receiving their stimulus emergency food package from the State Government.

https://twitter.com/lagosagric1/status/1244657249420804096

Really!

Egungun don dey go express...

Hahahah

I thought it was a scam message, but then I wondered how a scammer would have gotten my full name and address correctly

Nickshrapnel:
I thought it was a scam message, but then I wondered how a scammer would have gotten my full name and address correctly

Someone said he checked the number on Truecaller and it shows scammer.

Rogue Govt agency might be behind that cos they have the right name.and address

helinues:


Someone said he checked the number on Truecaller and it shows scammer.

Rogue Govt agency might be behind that cos they have the right name.and address

I’m yet to reply them

Children of some deceased received the SMS.

Apply now ok

helinues:


Someone said he checked the number on Truecaller and it shows scammer.

Rogue Govt agency might be behind that cos they have the right name.and address

But this has been proven not to be true. The Governor's SSA on new media has also confirmed the SMS to be legit from the government
https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGss/ You can check his timeline

Nickshrapnel:
I’m yet to reply them

The earlier you do, the better

That's a good one from the Lagos State Government.

icebird25:
Apply now ok

This is brilliant. This country has genuises. How did you think of that?

You mean this as stimulus package


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They should have informed people before sending out the message.

Lolzzzzz so they will give the aged that one small table water

It's laudable indeed

Trucks of pure water would have been ideal

But then again, what do I know

VillagePipu:


Look at this one. Ikpeazu is giving your parents in Abia sanitizer to drink and you're here talking nonsense.

You Igbos are here insulting Lagos while there is no hope for your parents back home. Imagine an entire region beefing Ebonyi because they sited the test centre in Abakaliki.

You need a doctor if you think any right thinking Nigerian will support any gabbage in government

Be it Ikpeazu, Tinubu or even Buhari

I will not celebrate a governor that is below standard

I acknowledge and appreciate any leader who has stayed true to the cause of justice for the people

Amazing development
Where's my bvn sef !

Mad ooo... At this point, I'm 70

Waiting for the SMS

so it's time to preserve the old while we leave the young ones to die. These package should be generalize to benefit every one

Y

Wiseandtrue:
Lolzzzzz so they will give the aged that one small table water

It's laudable indeed

Trucks of pure water would have been ideal

But then again, what do I know

Look at this one. Ikpeazu is giving your parents in Abia sanitizer to drink and you're here talking nonsense.

You Igbos are here insulting Lagos while there is no hope for your parents back home. Imagine an entire region beefing Ebonyi because they sited the test centre in Abakaliki.

Useless government, give all the Nigerian citizens you locked down at home a substantial amount, irresponsible leaders that refused to provide job opportunities for the youths, locked them down and still refused to cater for them

Wiseandtrue:
Lolzzzzz so they will give the aged that one small table water

It's laudable indeed

Trucks of pure water would have been ideal

But then again, what do I know

Nothing

That's a nice gesture. But how would they get it across to people?

Coronally speaking, that's a nice gesture

We will get it right someday!

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