Lagos And Niger Govts Sign MoU On Agriculture

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Niger State counterpart, Mohammed Umaru Bago, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Produce-for-Lagos initiative.

Gatekeepers News reports that the initiative is a long-term partnership between the two states where Niger will produce food items (Paddy, Tubers, Legumes, Grains etc) and Lagos will be a major organised market (offtaker).

The farmers in Niger will have a ready market for their produce while Lagos residents can be assured of availability and price stability of food items.

According to Sanwo-Olu, the MoU will bring about opportunities that will enhance food security and sufficiency in Lagos. It will also provide opportunities that would benefit both states, the governor added.

Bago said the MoU is a collaboration for Niger State to produce and process for Lagos. He thanked President Bola Tinubu for his efforts at encouraging partnership between states.

Commissioner for Agriculture Abisola Olusanya said the partnership is to ensure adequate food security while serving as a catalyst for production and market for farmers. She restated the commitment to partner other states.