Korede Abdullah 
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos, Abisola Olusanya
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State is intensifying its food security agenda through innovation and farmer empowerment, reaffirming that agriculture forms only part of a broader economic and public health system.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, made this known on Monday during a one-day training session organised by the Lagos State Agricultural Input Supply Authority (LAISA) in Ikorodu. The initiative trained 500 farmers and fishermen in sustainable, location-specific agricultural practices.
Represented by the Director of Agribusiness, Aramide Gansalo, Olusanya said, “Food security is not just about crops but about resilience, livelihoods, and the wellbeing of every Lagosian.”
LAISA’s General Manager, Olufolake Oluyemi, described the event themed “Harvesting Success: Innovative Solutions for Lagos Farmers” as a platform for collaboration, not mere instruction. “The era of assuming farmers’ needs is over. This is about listening, co-creating, and innovating together,” she said.
Chairman of the All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos chapter, Femi Oke, applauded the Ministry’s efforts, stressing that farmers must “apply these lessons to achieve food sustainability and economic stability.”
The initiative reinforces the government’s resolve to enhance urban resilience, local productivity, and agro-economic growth, as Lagos pushes towards self-sufficiency in food production.
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