LAGOS GOVT COMMENCES FARMERS’ REGISTRATION UNDER ‘PRODUCE FOR LAGOS PROGRAMME’

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The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has commenced the registration of farmers operating in Lagos State under the ‘Produce for Lagos Programme’.

A statement signed by Ms. Abisola Olusanya, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems said the strategic initiative is designed to stimulate increased food production for the Lagos market through structured off-take agreements.

She said, with a population of over 24 million residents and rapid urban growth, Lagos remains the single largest consumer of food in Nigeria.

Under this initiative, farmers will enjoy direct access to a secure market where their produce will be purchased at guaranteed prices.

This arrangement, according to her, will reduce the risks of quality and volume fluctuations, promote price stability for consumers, and increase farmers’ incomes. Furthermore, it will expand opportunities for inter-state agricultural trade, enhance logistics and distribution networks, and strengthen the entire food supply chain.

She explained that the Programme focuses on both boosting food production within Lagos and establishing strategic partnerships with farmers in major food-producing States across the country.

“By enrolling, farmers will be integrated into a central database which will serve as the foundation for planning, interventions, and the delivery of support services under the Programme”, she added.

The Commissioner, therefore, encouraged Farmers to register via the official link: http://bit.ly/48dAWiI

The registration link will also be published and accessible through the Ministry’s official communication channels: Facebook: Lagos Agriculture, X (Twitter): @lagosagric1, Instagram: lagosagric01 and Website: www.lagosagric.com

Further details on the Programme, as well as subsequent phases, will be communicated through these platforms in due course.