Sanwo-Olu Yarn Say Lagos Na Key City For Nigeria Economic Transformation

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yan say Lagos suppose dey seen as national asset and e dey very important for Nigeria economic transformation as di biggest market for sub-Saharan Africa. Sanwo-Olu talk dis one for di Lagos Agri-Innovation Summit 2.0 wey get di theme: “Thriving Food Systems: Smart Future,” wey happen for Harbour Point, Victoria Island. E talk say di state must use innovation, technology, plus partnership to boost productivity for all di agricultural value chain. E restate say food security na main focus for him administration development plan, wey still dey align with President Bola Tinubu national vision for sustainable economic growth and stability. Represented by him Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, di Governor yan, “Food security dey at di heart of President Tinubu strategy and also central to Lagos State development plan. Our goal na to inspire Lagosians to lead Nigeria forward.” E talk say even with limited land resources, Lagos dey invest in innovation-driven solutions to improve food production and distribution. With technology, di state fit increase agricultural productivity even for dense urban areas, Sanwo-Olu add. E yan say di government initiatives like Lagos Aquatic Centre for Excellence, logistics upgrades, and better agricultural education dey set to create sustainable food systems from production reach market delivery. Di Agri-Innovation Summit na platform wey go encourage collaboration, competitions, and support young innovators to drive long-term food security for Lagos and Nigeria.

Earlier, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, yan say Lagos Agri-Innovation Club wey dey year two don grow well, dey connect young entrepreneurs with Lagos agricultural transformation agenda. E talk say di “Produce for Lagos” Fund wey dem launch earlier dey finance activities across di agricultural value chain, plus programs like Lagos Food Festival and Lagos Entrepreneurship Programme. E yan, “Our vision na make no child for Lagos go sleep hungry. We dey empower young innovators to drive food security through rooftop farming, waste-to-feed projects, and tech-enabled food solutions.” E highlight say Agrinnovation Club na bridge between young agripreneurs and di broader agricultural transformation agenda of Lagos State. E continue say initiatives like Ekoflavors culinary, yearly Lagos Food Festival, Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P), and Lagos Agric Scholars Programme dey reimagine Agric knowledge for schools. E talk say all these programmes dey key for delivering Ministry Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap wey dem launch for 2021, wey get long-term plan to make Lagos self-sufficient with wholesome, nutritious, and safe food. Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, add say ministry dey empower youths through ICT training, entrepreneurship, and remote job opportunities, plus Lagos Agri-Innovation Fund don make N150m dey available for creative agricultural ventures.