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Lagos Trains 100,000 Farmers, Backs Over 150,000 Agribusinesses in Six Years

Olusola Blessing by Olusola Blessing
May 7, 2025
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Lagos Trains 100,000 Farmers, Backs Over 150,000 Agribusinesses in Six Years
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The Lagos State Government says it has trained more than 100,000 farmers and supported over 151,000 agribusinesses since 2019 through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. The state’s efforts, aimed at achieving food security and economic growth, were highlighted during a ministerial press briefing by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems.

The Commissioner stated that the achievements reflect the administration’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive food system under the leadership of the governor. The strategy behind this transformation is built on four major pillars: boosting local food production, establishing partnerships beyond the state, improving storage and logistics, and expanding market infrastructure.

Over the years, more than 100,500 farmers and fishermen have been trained in modern agricultural methods, enhancing their productivity and income. One of the key infrastructure milestones is the Imota Rice Mill, launched in 2023, which has the capacity to produce 2.4 million 50kg bags of rice annually. The facility is reported to have created 1,500 direct and over 254,000 indirect jobs.

Another major initiative is the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub, developed to modernize the state’s food distribution channels. The hub integrates cold and dry storage, a large abattoir with a 14,000-animal capacity, and a jetty to ease goods transportation. According to the state, these facilities are expected to reduce food prices significantly.

The government has also set up a Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub at Idi-Oro, Mushin, where food items worth over N2.6 billion have been traded. Additional hubs are being planned for Ikorodu, Festac Town, and Lekki Phase 1.

In terms of financial support, 151,595 agribusinesses have reportedly received various forms of assistance, including grants, inputs, tools, and advisory services under the state’s Agric Financing and Enterprise Support initiatives. The commissioner said these efforts are helping agribusinesses grow sustainably.

She also emphasized the government’s use of public-private partnerships, particularly in the development of the central logistics hub, which follows a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-and-Transfer model to ensure long-term success and private sector involvement.

Reaffirming the state’s focus on food security and economic resilience, the commissioner said the government is committed to ensuring every resident benefits from a more sustainable and prosperous agricultural system

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