Lagos State’s food‑hub programme has logged transactions exceeding ₦3.8 billion, the commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, announced at a ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. The figure marks a significant rise from the earlier reported ₦2.6 billion and underscores the impact of the Lagos Fresh Food Hub at Idi‑Oro, Mushin, which has become a focal point for agricultural aggregation, farmer‑to‑market linkages and job creation.
Olusanya said more than 850 vendors are now registered under the hub’s umbrella, generating over 7,000 direct and indirect jobs in trading, logistics, food handling and related services. “The Fresh Food Hub at Idi‑Oro has demonstrated the value of structured market infrastructure by improving aggregation, supporting direct farmer‑to‑market connections, creating employment and enabling better produce handling,” she said.
The state government is scaling the model by building additional mid‑level agro‑produce hubs across Lagos. The most recent centre, located in Abijo, was commissioned virtually by President Bola Tinubu in April 2026. A second hub in Agege is slated for launch in the coming months, while construction is underway in Opebi, Ikorodu and Bombata. Further sites have been identified in Apapa, Festac and along the Lekki axis.
According to Olusanya, the long‑term objective is a cohesive food‑distribution network that reaches every Local Government Area and Local Council Development Area in the state. The hubs are designed to curb post‑harvest losses, streamline distribution and provide farmers and traders with organized market systems. These efforts form part of Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu’s broader strategy to modernise Lagos’ food economy through investments in logistics, storage, processing and market infrastructure.
By establishing a resilient food‑supply chain, the administration aims to stabilise food availability, reduce waste and improve access to affordable produce for Lagos residents. The growing transaction volume and expanding hub network suggest the programme is gaining traction, positioning the state as a leading example of structured agricultural market development in the region.
The Lagos Food Hub initiative continues to attract attention as a model for other Nigerian states seeking to enhance food security and create sustainable livelihoods in the agricultural sector.
