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LAGOS ACCELERATES FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION, CALLS INVESTORS TO DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT

The Lagos State Government is modernizing the State’s food systems, calling on investors to participate in its flagship projects. Speaking at the Stanbic Nigeria Business Summit, Ms. Olusanya highlighted the Lagos Central Food Security Hub, the Imota Rice Mill, and the Produce for Lagos Programme as platforms that de-risk investments and support youth-led agribusiness development.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the vital role of agricultural cooperatives in achieving food security, noting that over 60% of the State’s vegetables now come from local farmers.

He reaffirmed government support for modern farming techniques, access to finance, and improved logistics to boost production and stabilize the food supply.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to overhaul its entire agricultural ecosystem, stressing that food security can only be achieved when every link in the chain, from “seed to feed” is strengthened.

The Governor made this known while delivering the keynote address at the Future of Agriculture Conference, organised by BusinessDay Newspaper at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to overhaul its entire agricultural ecosystem, stressing that food security can only be achieved when every link in the chain, from “seed to feed” is strengthened.

The Governor made this known while delivering the keynote address at the Future of Agriculture Conference, organised by BusinessDay Newspaper at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu represented by HC, Agric and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, at the 11th Agrofood Nigeria Exhibition, urged investors, technology providers, and development partners to join efforts in scaling Nigeria’s food systems, highlighting Lagos’ strategic market, the introduction of the Central Food Security Hub, and a ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund as key initiatives to reduce waste, stabilize prices, and strengthen agricultural value chains.

The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems at Y2026 Management Retreat themed “Global Trends to Local Action: Transforming Agricultural & Food Systems Delivery”.

Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems embarked on an extensive inspection tour across farms in preparation for the Produce for Lagos initiative. This tour is aimed at assessing readiness for produce offtake and strengthening the state’s food supply chain. During the visit, evaluation of farm operations, crop quality, production capacity were carried out.

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In line with the THEMES+ Agenda of Mr Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos Rice Mill has once again reinforced its position as a pace-setter in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) explored opportunities for research collaboration aimed at strengthening food safety and security in the country.

A delegation from the Department of Botany, University of Lagos, led by the Head of Department, Professor Peter Adeonipekin, visited the Lagos Rice fields in Badagry with the aim of deepening collaboration around the Lagos Rice Value Chain.