Scarcity of food items may persist in Lagos – The Punch

The prices of food items in Lagos State may remain high as Northern traders on Monday gave the state government 10 days to end double taxation imposed on them and end “extortion” on the highways.

Although they announced the suspension of their one-week strike, they warned that they might again boycott markets in the state if the government failed to address the issues within the 10 days, starting from yesterday (Monday).

The traders, at a press conference attended by the Sarkin Hausawan Lagos, Alhaji Idris Dogari; the Chief of Nupe in Lagos, Alhaji Jibril Magaji; and Arewa youth leaders, also denied any plot to invade Lagos and Ogun State by Fulani traders.

Justifying the suspended strike , Dogari and Magaji said they had a right to protest infringement on their fundamental rights.

Dogari, who spoke first, said the onus lay with the state government to address the issues raised by traders.

Oba Akiolu of Lagos Commends Indomie

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Akiolu has commended the management of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of No 1 noodles brand, Indomie Instant Noodles, for its tenacious drive in satisfying its numerous consumers even in the face of global economic recession.

The Oba made the remarks while addressing top management staff of the company who paid a courtesy visit to him at his Iga Iduganran Palace in Lagos Island on Thursday, August 6, 2009.

While giving kudos to Dufil Prima Foods for its continuous drive and relentlessness in the face of global economic recession, the Oba lauded the company for its commitment in satisfying the increasing demand of its nutritious products by every cadre of the society, adding that the people of Lagos State had benefited from such offerings and pledged his support for the activities of the company whenever necessary.

In his speech during the visit, the Managing Director, Dufil Prima Foods, Mr. Deepak Singhal said the Indomie team was in the Iga Iduganran Palace to further bond with His Royal Highness and show appreciation for his continuous support.

Singhal stated that the company appreciates the Oba’s leadership and his interest in creating a peaceful and economic environment for the business community in Lagos. This he said cannot be overemphasized.

He explained that business community has in the past 2years been experiencing some challenges but despite this, the company has consistently demonstrated its social responsibility by supporting various activities towards the improvement of the society, partnering with various governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as traditional institutions to promote causes that have direct impact on the lives of the people.

He then solicited the continued support and elderly counsel of the Oba as well as the continued creation of the right social and economic environment for the business community in Lagos State, the commercial nerve centre of the country and the overall development of the nation.

Dufil Prima Foods Donates Boreholes to Rural Communities

As part of its support for government’s efforts in eradicating guinea worm and other water borne diseases, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant noodles has embarked on various water projects in several rural communities in across the county. Read more