Lagos restates commitment to enabling food security
The Lagos state government has restated its commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for the agricultural ecosystem and food security to thrive in the state.
Abiola Olusanya, the state commissioner for agriculture and food systems, reiterated this at the Lagos Agrinnovation Hang Out 4.0 with the theme: ”Technology and Funding Support.”
Ms Olusanya expressed delight at the steady progress made by the Agrinnovation Club, which started in 2023.
She said the initiative had encouraged a high level of networking among members for mutual benefits and the overall good of the state.
Ms Olusanya described the Agrinnovation Club as a group of like-minds for seamless collaboration through a level playing field.
She urged the members not to see one another not as competitors but as collaborators to provide solutions to food challenges in the state.
Ms Olusanya explained that the Agrinnovation Club was meant to inspire another generation noting that they should not be discouraged by any obstacles in meeting their targets for now.
She also announced plans to launch the Young Farmer’s Club in the state in October in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative of the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
On his part, Oluwarotimi Fashola, the special adviser to the Lagos state governor on agriculture and food systems, said Nigeria still has potential and a better future to change the current narrative.
According to him, people need to move out of their comfort zone, with lots of opportunities to make earnings in agriculture due to the huge population so as to achieve their dream in the sector.
Gbolabo Olaniwun, the senior special assistant to the governor on agriculture and food systems, urged Nigerians not to allow lack of funds to pose a setback to achieving their dreams.
Mr Olaniwun noted that setting up a business starts with having a dream and vision, working towards achieving such and not necessarily the start-up capital.
He also encouraged those in the agribusiness to consider genuine collaboration to maximise their potential.
(NAN)
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