Lagos, Nigeria – July 18, 2025
With just five days to go, anticipation is building ahead of the official launch of the “Produce for Lagos” Programme—an ambitious, forward-thinking initiative that promises to transform food supply, boost agricultural trade, and enhance food security not just for Lagos State, but for the nation at large.
Set to be unveiled on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the programme is spearheaded by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the Lagos Food Systems Infrastructure Company, serving as a robust model for sustainable public-private collaboration in Nigeria’s food sector.
The “Produce for Lagos” Programme aims to establish a dynamic link between agricultural producers across the country and the vast consumer market in Lagos, home to over 20 million residents. By streamlining logistics, aggregating produce in bulk directly from smallholder farmers, and facilitating seamless movement of food items, the programme is poised to reduce post-harvest losses, stabilize market prices, and ensure consistent availability of affordable food in urban areas.
“This is more than a Lagos project; it’s a national strategy,” said an official involved in the planning. “By connecting producers from all geopolitical zones with consumers in Lagos, we are building resilient agricultural value chains and driving investment into rural economies.”
The programme also aligns with broader goals of national food security, as it leverages smart logistics, infrastructure development, and technology to tackle long-standing challenges in food distribution. At its core, “Produce for Lagos” seeks to create a system where farmers earn more, consumers spend less, and food waste is dramatically reduced.
Agricultural stakeholders, investors, food distributors, policymakers, and development partners are expected to attend the grand launch event, which will unveil key components of the programme and outline the roadmap for implementation.
Analysts say the initiative could serve as a blueprint for other states seeking to harness agricultural potential in a structured, inclusive, and sustainable way.
As the countdown continues, the message is clear: “Produce for Lagos” is not just a programme—it is a movement towards food sovereignty, economic empowerment, and a more resilient future.
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