Sanwo-Olu unveils five-point food security strategy for Lagos
He urged stakeholders to develop strong and sustainable food systems capable of ensuring that all residents have access to safe, nutritious and affordable food. The post Sanwo-Olu unveils five-point food security…
Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital with a population estimated at over 20 million, imports the bulk of the food it consumes from neighbouring states, leaving it especially exposed to supply chain disruptions, transport cost shocks and the broader food inflation that has squeezed household budgets across Nigeria in recent years. State governments have increasingly rolled out local food security plans, including farm settlements, subsidised inputs and storage initiatives, to cut reliance on long supply routes and stabilise prices for residents.
The coverage agrees that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a five-point strategy aimed at strengthening the state's agricultural sector and building sustainable food systems, with ThisDay noting the announcement came at the grand finale of an agriculture-related event. Neither report yet details the specific five points of the strategy, funding commitments, implementation timelines or which agencies will oversee delivery — details likely to emerge as the state fleshes out the policy.