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🇳🇬 Strengthening Nigeria’s Food Security and Agricultural Independence
At the Nigeria House of Commons, I joined my Honourable colleague, Hon. Abdullah, in supporting a motion for the ban on the importation of homegrown food commodities in Nigeria.
This motion reflects our collective commitment to strengthening local agriculture, empowering farmers, and promoting food self-sufficiency. As a nation blessed with vast arable land and industrious farmers, we must take bold steps to grow what we eat and eat what we grow.
However, I also raised a crucial concern — that the challenge is not only about production but also about distribution and preservation. Many farmers across rural communities suffer heavy post-harvest losses due to:
🚜 Poor road infrastructure that limits transportation of goods from rural areas to urban markets.
🏗️ Lack of efficient food storage and processing facilities.
⚙️ Absence of Food Tech Hubs where farm produce can be preserved during harvest seasons for use during periods of scarcity.
In that regard, I sincerely commend the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for his visionary initiative in establishing a Food Tech Hub at Ketu, Lagos — which is set to be the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This project stands as a model of progressive governance — combining innovation, sustainability, and agricultural advancement.
I therefore urge other State Governors, especially those from the Northern region — a region richly blessed and known for agriculture — to emulate this initiative. Establishing similar Food Tech Hubs will drastically reduce food wastage, increase farmers’ income, and strengthen food security across Nigeria.
Together, let us build a nation that values its farmers, supports its producers, and feeds itself with pride. 🇳🇬
My Name is, Rtr. Amb. Adeolu Timothy Olanrewaju Larry-jay
Honourable Representing Lagos State at the Nigeria House of Commons
A Surveyor by Profession, Former Student Union President, Peace, Gender and Youth Advocate, Politician and Youth Mobilizer. C.E.O Kingslarry Multi Purpose Nig. Ltd.
#NigeriaHouseOfCommons#AgriculturalDevelopment#FoodSecurity#SupportLocalFarmers#MadeInNigeria#GovSanwoOlu#FoodTechHub#GrowNigeria
Then you. Opposition. Any other honorary member in support? Honeywell. And on speaker. Honorable colleagues arrived this morning. To support the motion being raised by my honourable colleagues. Unable, Abdullah. Madam Speaker, honorable colleagues, my name is honourable team with you. Are you, are you representing the good people of Lagos State, the center of excellence? But our speaker? Honourable colleagues, firstly I would like to thank and appreciate my honourable colleagues from other party for supporting us. I think we are fighting December the same cause and I believe the Nigeria will be very proud of us generally. Thank you very much. Now Honorable Abdullah, permit me to say let me just start with you. But we are talking about the I don't see reason for us to be calling out ourselves a giant of Africa when we fail to take a boot step. Being a judge of Africa, it means that we supposed to be at the front and the House will recall that the issue of economy make down that Nigerians have been facing is a global problem, challenges and this thing emanates immediately did Russia and Ukraine started their war and what make Africa most especially Nigerian, what make it affect us more is because that we fail to plan and whenever you fail to plan, you also plan to fail because we fail to have the foresight. Now, Madam Speaker, my honourable colleagues, my people. I'll explain and I've put some statistic together to see the reason why we need to ban this importation of home grows food. Firstly, I want to correct the the impression that what we are yearning for, what we are clamoring for is not. You can't expect us to stand up and say they should ban a kind of food that is not being produced in Nigeria. We are talking. You can't expect us to stand and say they should ban. Let me take for instance, Basmati cries. There is no provision. Wait, in Nigeria so not, but we are talking about the homegoing food. Yeah, in Nigeria, but now my people have talked about the, the, the, the positive impact and also the negative impact. But I believe when we are talking about the full securities in Nigeria. But the major challenges I think we have is that the distribution, food distribution. And I want to expatiate and then talk more about the the food distribution and then how to see how to make positive impact and how to reject this system, Madam Speaker. More please talk more in one minute. Thank you. OK, Madam Speaker, I let's talk about the improve of infrastructure, road and transportation under improvement of infrastructure. We have road and transportation. We know that most of our people are the rural area. They are offering the there is a challenges facing them when we are to to to transport their goods and services out from the from the rural area down to the cities. And another thing it's cold storage facility. We need to add, let me say the big kudos to my governor, the governor of Lagos State, my governor. Going to get to to inspect one of the LAD is going to be the largest logistic hub as is as far as Sarah Africa is concerned. And then what does this mean? I think this thing is going to help Nigerians very well most especially people from north, most especially my honourable colleagues from the northern part. There are some goods that we are that we are producing that it can't stay long and I'm I'm encouraging and I'm pleading to other governor to emulate this step by doing the same things so when it. We are in the time of preseason, people can have access to that and that goods. And another thing is the red and really and what are we expanding rail and water infrastructure could help reduce transportation costs and easy congestion on our route. And I think that's the most best way to transport any good things, any goods and technology integration. They are talking about the data driving solution. We are in the modern world. We need to apply, we need to put some things in place and then we are talking about the mobile platform blockchain for transparency. Using blockchain technology to track food from from the table can improve transparency, reducing corruption and build trust in the way we are talking about the issue of soil smuggling and all of that. So this thing can capture that. We will make use of this, we will digitize everything. We make use of blockchain to transfer to, to, to, to track everything. So in order to have a transparency system and we are talking about the policy and regulatory reforms, full security policy, the government should implement policy that ensure food is affordable and. Accessible. Those are the things that will help. That will help this policy to to to make it fair enough for everybody for the own masses. And we are talking about the the the price control and subsidized. Actually when we are talking about the price control, people may be thinking that OK is going to extort some people, but that is the aspect that the government needs to come in by make sure that by subsidizing some some good for the common man. And if Nigeria can invest money in subsidizing food is very reasonable. It is very reasonable and is very important and people will feel it. People will feel it directed that OK, they are getting something from the government and another thing is improving coordination and collaboration, public private partnership. Please just give me 30 seconds. Madam Speaker, I expect the government to collaborate with the NGO, the private sector, bring everybody together, the community leaders, let them have the sense of belonging. When people have sense of belonging, I believe they are going to work in hand together to make sure that we have. And then may I let me just say something. During the past administration, President Mohammadu Barry, before they banned the importation of rice, President made sure that he put some things in place and I. And let me just read to the whole house, maybe my honourable colleagues have forgotten, but I will bring it to your notice. But the the President then launched anchor Boras programs launched in 2015, National Agricultural Growth schemes, Presidential Fertilizer Initiative, Nigerian is incentive based risk sharing system of agricultural lending and the agricultural credit guarantee schemes. These are the things, these are things that federal government then put in place. The only thing that I expect us, OK, let's see how this thing works perfectly and then let's bring them together. Let's see them. Work perfectly so that he can be he can he he can put we can have the better, better result. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Any other honourable Member in Opposition?
🌾 Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: A Collective Responsibility
Food security remains one of the most pressing challenges in Nigeria today not just as an economic issue, but as a social and developmental priority. To attain sustainable food security, we must look beyond short-term solutions and focus on building resilient agricultural systems that empower farmers, strengthen value chains, and promote inclusive growth.
Achieving this goal requires:
✅ Investment in smallholder farmers.
Providing access to quality inputs, finance, markets and extension services.
✅ Adoption of climate-smart practices.
To mitigate the effects of unpredictable weather and enhance productivity.
✅ Strengthening value addition and market linkages.
Ensuring farmers earn fair returns while reducing post-harvest losses (post-harvesr losses has been a major issue in agricultural sector).
✅ Collaboration across sectors.
Government, private organizations, development partners, and communities all have vital roles to play.
Nigeria has the potential not only to feed itself but to become a key player in Africa’s agricultural transformation if not even the world. By prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, we can create a food secure nation where agriculture becomes both profitable and resilient.
Let’s keep the conversation going.
What practical steps do you think can drive food security in Nigeria today? 🌍💡
#FoodSecurity#Agriculture#Sustainability#Nigeria#RuralDevelopment#Innovation#Farmers#AgriTransformation#Agribusiness
Feeding the Future: Building Africa’s Food Systems for Prosperity
Across Nigeria and much of Africa, one truth keeps repeating itself — we have land, we have talent, and we have demand. Yet we still struggle to feed ourselves sustainably.
Every year, food prices rise. Farmers work hard but earn little. Produce rots on the way to markets. Families spend more yet eat less. It’s not because we lack potential — it’s because our food systems are disconnected.
Agriculture doesn’t stand alone. It is tied to energy, water, logistics, housing, health, and technology. When any of those fail, the entire system collapses.
At Vurgati, we see food as the foundation of life and prosperity. But to feed nations, we must first redesign the system that grows, processes, and delivers food.
That’s why we are creating integrated agro-ecosystems — sustainable environments where every stage of the food chain is intelligently connected.
We start from the soil — using renewable energy, precision agriculture, and smart irrigation to maximize yield without harming the environment.
We move through clean processing and efficient logistics — ensuring that food travels safely, affordably, and quickly from farm to table.
We connect directly to the consumer — making fresh, healthy, traceable food available across communities and cities.
Our vision is not just to produce food, but to build self-sustaining food systems that nourish lives, empower farmers, create jobs, and reduce dependency on imports.
Because food security is not only about feeding people — it’s about freedom, stability, and dignity.
Africa has the potential to become the world’s breadbasket, but it will not happen through isolated farms and short-term projects. It will happen through integration — systems that link energy, technology, transportation, and communities into one resilient network.
Vurgati is building that network — from farm to fork, powered by clean energy, guided by intelligence, and designed for abundance.
When food flows, life flourishes. And when systems work together, nations rise together.
How do you think we can make food truly affordable and accessible for every Nigerian family?
#Vurgati#Nigeria#Agriculture#FoodSecurity#Innovation#Sustainability#FutureOfAfrica#SmartFarming#IntegratedSystems#QualityOfLife
#Can_Nigeria_Truly_Become_Food_Self_Sufficient?
Yes, but only when we move from policies written on paper to actions that truly work on the ground.
The government’s recent decision to allow duty-free importation of key food items may reduce prices for now, but it also risks discouraging local farmers who already struggle with high inputs costs, poor infrastructure, and limited access to finance.
Nigeria doesn’t lack good policies, we lack alignment, consistency, and genuine inclusion. Agriculture thrives when every part of the chain works together, from production and processing to logistics, finance, and market access, and ofcourse when farmers themselves are involved in shaping the policies that affect them.
To achieve true food security, we must make inputs affordable, invest in local value chains, improve logistics, strengthen extension services, support climate-smart seeds, expand irrigation, promote mechanization, involve farmers in policy development, and ensure policies are consistent and well-coordinated.
Because the future of our food system won’t be built by policies written in offices but by those that work on the farm.
If we get this right, Nigeria won’t just feed herself, she will feed the continent. 🌍
Shenge Z. Michael
Nigerian Agripreneur | Agribusiness Leader | Environmental Advocate
#StarFarmer#FoodSecurity#FarmersFirst#SustainableAgriculture#AgriPolicy#AgroDevelopment#BornOfTheWind
BATN FOUNDATION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERED SMALLHOLDERS FARMERS IN NIGERIA.
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering smallholder farmers and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem through the successful hosting of its 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue Session.
The Dialogue Session, held biennially since 2015, has become one of Nigeria’s most influential platforms for shaping policy, sparking innovation, and mobilising stakeholders in the agrifood system. This year’s edition, held on Thursday at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, focused on the urgent theme: “Is the Smallholder Farmer Really Finance-able?”
One of the key myths tackled head-on during the session was the widespread belief that smallholder farming is not profitable enough to justify investment. Speakers and panelists dismissed this narrative, pointing instead to the untapped potential of smallholder farmers as engines of food security, job creation, and national economic growth.
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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has announced that the implementation of the Kampala Declaration (2026–2036) on agriculture and food security is expected to boost sustainable food production, advance agro-industrialisation, minimise post-harvest losses, and enhance intra-African trade within the agricultural sector.
He revealed this during the Community of Practice Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Abuja, themed “From Kampala to Abuja: Transforming Agrifood Systems in Nigeria.”
Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKRQ3Pbt#agronigeria#africa#agriculture
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has begun an Agricultural Support Programme Workshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to strengthen food security and empower people in rural communities across Southern Nigeria.
The workshop aims to equip farmers, women, youths, students, and small-scale agribusiness owners with essential skills in modern and sustainable farming practices, helping them increase productivity and income generation.
Declaring the event open on behalf of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the Rivers State Governor, Mrs. Valerie Fubara, commended the initiative for prioritizing agricultural capacity building.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3NW64ZM#agronigeria#agriculture#Rivers
Nigeria’s future depends not only on what we produce, but on how well we manage it.”
One of the biggest challenges we face is post-harvest food loss. Studies show that up to 40% of fruits, vegetables, and animal products are wasted before reaching consumers—mainly due to poor storage and transportation systems.
For me, as someone trained in Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition, this is more than a statistic—it’s a call to action. Tackling post-harvest losses means more food on our tables, more income for farmers, and stronger food security for the nation.
If Nigeria can invest in cold-chain systems, improved storage, and youth-driven agribusiness models, we will not only feed ourselves but also open up global export opportunities.
💡 What practical steps do you think can reduce food waste in our country?
#NutritionInNigeria#FoodSecurity#HealthyLiving
What happens when the public and private sectors work hand-in-hand?
The answer is simple; growth, innovation, and food security.
Our GMD/CEO, Adeoluwa Michael Adeshola joined the conversation on #TVCNews to share valuable insights on how meaningful collaboration between the Federal Government and private sector players can unlock Nigeria’s full agricultural potential.
In his words, “Nigeria must move from subsistence to large-scale, market-driven agriculture, and this transition requires synergy”
He emphasized the critical role private organizations like Arzikin Noma play in catalyzing this process , from investing in value chains, to empowering farmers, improving productivity, and ensuring that agriculture becomes not just a means of survival, but a driver of prosperity for millions.
When we collaborate with purpose, we cultivate a future where food is abundant, livelihoods are strengthened, and agriculture truly works for everyone.
Watch the full video in the link below;
https://lnkd.in/dWbxEcXS#foodsecurity#foodsovereignty#sustainableagriculture#foodsystems
🍲 Feeding Lagos, Empowering Farmers 🌾
With over 24 million people to feed daily, Lagos is Nigeria’s largest food consumer. Yet farmers often lose out to middlemen, while families face rising prices.
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has launched the Produce for Lagos programme — a bold plan to connect farmers directly to the Lagos market under structured agreements.
✨ What it means:
Farmers gain guaranteed buyers at fair prices.
Consumers enjoy more stable food costs.
Post-harvest losses are reduced.
Supply chains with other food-producing states are strengthened.
Commissioner Abisola Olusanya says the initiative is about planning, systems, and food security — ensuring Lagos residents have affordable food while farmers earn more.
If successful, Produce for Lagos could become a model for other states, showing how government-farmer partnerships can reshape Nigeria’s food future.
🔗 Read the full story via link in bio
65 Years of Nourishing Generations
Following the FGs recent silo revitalization agenda, the Minister of Agriculture and Food security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, through its Head of information, Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna said and I quote:
"Out of the 17 silo complexes conceded to five private companies, only Flour Mills of Nigeria, which operates three silo complexes under the three separate Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), has met all conditions and is performing optimally."
This has been the FMN story in most part, the unwavering commitment to building sustainable food systems for Nigeria and progressively, for Africa.
For 65 years, FMN has been at the forefront of food production localization in Nigeria, consistently making investments that will reduce the Nation's dependency on imported raw materials.
There are food companies in Nigeria and across the continent, Then....
There is Flour Mills of Nigeria, the very brand whose seed was sown by people of great minds.
Cheers to over Six Decades of Feeding and Enriching Lives Every Day 🥂.
Nono Ogochukwu Eloike
The Strategist
