The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to transforming agriculture through data-driven and technology-enabled strategies, with the aim of ensuring food security and strengthening the state’s economy.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, said the government is determined to leverage technology and accurate data in building a sustainable food system for the state’s growing population. She spoke during a recent pre-season training for agricultural extension officers, themed “AI-Powered Urban Agriculture.” The training focused on the use of artificial intelligence in extension services, management plots, and on-farm research.
Earlier in July, the state launched the ₦500 billion “Produce for Lagos” initiative, a flagship programme designed to reshape food production and distribution. The scheme uses a food data repository to track consumption patterns and production origins, ensuring supply is aligned with actual market demand. It also provides financing, logistics support, and guaranteed offtake contracts for farmers through special purpose vehicles like LAFSINCO and Eko Logistics.
According to the Commissioner, Lagos has already trained over 100,000 farmers and supported more than 151,000 agribusinesses under its multipronged agricultural strategy. The efforts are anchored on the state’s Five-Year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap, which focuses on food sufficiency, logistics development, market infrastructure, and policy continuity.
“These initiatives are not just about adopting technology, but about empowering the people who deploy it,” Olusanya said. “By aligning production with real-time data and strengthening value chains, Lagos is building a resilient agricultural sector that can feed its citizens and create economic opportunities.”
With its population projected to surpass 30 million by 2035, Lagos says its continued investment in smart farming, logistics hubs, and data-driven planning is central to achieving long-term food security and positioning the state as a model for agricultural innovation in Nigeria.