Coronavirus: Lagos Begins Disbursement Of Relief Materials To The Informal Sector

In continuation of plans to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and the stay-at-home order, the Lagos State government on Thursday started the disbursement of relief materials to residents registered as members of the informal sector.

The relief materials, presented to the representatives of the leadership of the various associations under the umbrella of Lagos State Council for Tradesmen and Artisans, were meant to assist the beneficiaries in feeding their family members and other dependants.

The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, extolled the contributions of the informal sector groups to the economic prosperity of the State and the GDP of the country as a whole.

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Arobieke described the association of tradesmen and artisans as one of the worst-hit by the pandemic and stay-at-home order, lamenting that a large chunk of the members are owners of small and medium scale enterprises who rely solely on daily earnings.

She also advised members of the informal sector to organise themselves and register their association with the State government, saying that it serves as data and a platform for government to extend privileges and benefits to the entire group.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Bolad​​ele Dapo-Thomas urged LASCOTA to continue to cooperate with the government in its quest to bring the present situation under control, assuring them of continual support from Lagos State.