Lagos aims to increase food production with ₦500bn fund
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The Lagos State Government in Nigeria plans to raise local food self-sufficiency from 20 to 40 percent, and is backing this goal with a ₦500 billion (Nigerian Naira) fund to guarantee purchases from farmers.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the plan during the 2026 World Food Day celebration, emphasizing the need for collaboration to build a stronger food system for the state’s population of over 22 million people.
The government’s Five-Year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap focuses on increasing local production, improving processing and distribution, and reducing food waste. The plan includes a three-tiered system of food hubs: a central logistics hub, mid-level agro-produce hubs, and local distribution networks. Construction is underway on hubs in Ketu-Ereyun, Abijo, Agege, Opebi, and Bombata to facilitate the movement of produce. The “Produce for Lagos” initiative connects farmers with guaranteed purchase agreements at pre-set prices, supported by the ₦500 billion fund.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ms Abisola Olusanya, stated that the state has invested in the agricultural value chain over the last seven and a half years, and acknowledged that continued investment is needed to complete ongoing projects.
