In Ikorodu, Lagos State, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of the local government, announced plans to sponsor at least 50 youths on agricultural training abroad. The aim is to familiarise them with diverse production processes and modern farming techniques. Adesina emphasised the significance of this initiative, stating, “My administration is committed to empowering youths through education Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the N750 million Lagos Market Transfer Money programme, benefiting 15,000 market traders across 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas. The inauguration occurred at the Fresh Food Agro-Hub in Idi-Oro Market, Mushin Local Government Area. Sanwo-Olu highlighted the initiative’s aim to tackle post-harvest losses, inflation, traffic congestion, and carbon Read More…
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step in enhancing food security by inaugurating two agro-processing centres in the Ikorodu area of the state. Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, called for partnership and support from farmers, particularly poultry farmers, to reduce the importation of chickens and other food items. The Read More…
Sterling Bank has announced its commitment to provide one billion naira in support of agro-innovators participating in the upcoming Agric Summit Africa (ASA) scheduled for November 8 in Lagos. Dr. Shola Obikanye, Group Head of Agric. and Solid Minerals at Sterling Bank Limited, conveyed this announcement. In a statement, Dr. Obikanye emphasised the crucial role Read More…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed plans for the inauguration of the first phase of the largest food logistics hub in West Africa in 2024. This ambitious initiative aims to significantly enhance food security within the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a press conference held at the conclusion of the Read More…
In a call for greater environmental responsibility, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has encouraged those involved in the agricultural value chain, including farmers, food processors, and marketers, to exercise judicious use of water resources. This call to action occurred during a road walk organised by the Lagos State Government as part of Read More…
The Lagos State Coordinating Office for Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) has appealed for a unified approach among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers, and off-takers within the state. Addressing a joint gathering of financial institutions, insurance companies, off-takers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries at the Lagos APPEALS Project’s Oko-Oba, Agege office, Mrs. Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, the Read More…
As part of the Lagos COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (Lagos-CARES), a total of 1,531 processing and producing farmers have received diverse farm assets. The distribution took place at the Lagos Farm Service Centre in Agege on Tuesday. Mr Jonathan Obayemi, the State Project Coordinator for FADAMA, announced that the assets would be Read More…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opened a 32-metric tonne per hour Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, Ikorodu, a Lagos suburb, to boost Nigeria’s rice revolution. The Lagos Rice Mill, Imota is a two x 16 metric tonnes per hour mill on an 8.5-hectare piece of land. The project requires around 240,000 metric tonnes of paddy Read More…
Food security and the expansion of made in Nigeria products, according to the Federal Government, are two of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) administration’s lasting legacies that have been widely understated. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, made this statement on Thursday in Abuja at the ninth instalment of the “PMB Administration. Read More…