Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Niger State counterpart Umar Bago have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Produce-For-Lagos initiative.
The Produce-For-Lagos initiative is a long term strategic partnership between Niger and Lagos State(s), where Niger State will produce food items (Paddy, Tubers, Legumes, Grains etc) and Lagos State will be position itself to be a major organized market (off takers).
The Farmers in Niger State will have a ready market for their produce while Lagos State citizens can be assured availability and price stability of food items.
In the Long term, the initiative will create a ready supply of farm produce directly to the ongoing massive Lagos Food logistics in Ketu Ereyun, Epe.