The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has started registering farmers under its ‘Produce for Lagos’ programme.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, announced this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. She said the programme is designed to boost food production for the Lagos market through structured agreements where farmers can sell directly to the state at guaranteed prices.
Nigeriastartupact.ng had earlier reported that Lagos State has begun farmer registration for the ₦500bn Produce for Lagos programme.
Olusanya explained that with a population of over 24 million people, Lagos is the single largest consumer of food in Nigeria. According to her, the initiative will help farmers gain direct access to a secured market, reduce risks of post-harvest waste, promote stable food prices, and improve farmers’ earnings.
She added that the programme will also support agricultural trade between Lagos and other states, improve food distribution, and strengthen the overall food supply chain.
“The programme focuses not only on food production within Lagos but also on building strong partnerships with farmers in major food-producing states across the country,” she said.
Olusanya stressed that the registration process would create a central database for farmers in Lagos State. “By registering, farmers will be part of a central database that will help the state plan, give interventions, and deliver support services,” she said.
She urged farmers to register through the official link or the ministry’s official platforms, adding that more details and updates on the programme would be released through these channels.
