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.....commissioner charges staff to redouble efforts in implementing policies. The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that necessary measures are being taken to address the rising cost of food items and other consumables in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya gave this assurance at the end of the two-day retreat for the Management staff of the Ministry held at the Orchid Hotels in Lekki. She said that part of the messures in curbing the high cost of food in the metropolis was the recent Market Trader Money launched by the Governor in which #750m was distributed to 15,000 residents. According to her, the first Food Logistics Hub in West Africa in Ketu would soon be delivered while work will soon begin at the three more Agro Food Hubs in Agege, Abule Ado and Sangotedo. She explained that the Agro Food Hub first established in Mushin is gradually returning value for money spent on food itmes by residents within a clean environment. Abisola Olu...

  •Says initiative will stimulate economic activities in food markets   In fulfilment of his promise and demonstration of love to market men and women on Valentine’s Day, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, flagged off the distribution of N750million financial intervention scheme tagged “Lagos Market Trader Money” for 15,000 beneficiaries. The 15,000 beneficiaries, who received N50,000 each, were drawn from across all the six geo-political zones of Nigeria – South-West, South-East, South-South, North-Central, North-West and North East, but are all residents of Lagos. Speaking during the launch of the Lagos Market Trader Money held at De Blue Roof, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the gesture will go a long way to actualise his goal of transforming the food systems in Lagos State and stimulate economic activities in various food markets in line with his administration’s THEMES+ developmental agenda. It would be recalled that Governor Sanwo-Olu du...

  When you talk of heroes in Alimosho LGA, Lagos. Nigeria. One name you will never forget even if you just woke up from sleep is Amuletigbo. This man has touched many lives positively and has tremendously contributed to the growth of his community. Here are 10 things you need to know about him. (1) His real name is Prince Adetayo Adebambo A.K.A Amuletigbo. (2) Born in Lagos in December 14, 1981. (3) He hails from Isheri-Oshun, the family of Dada, descendant of Jinadu. (4) He completed his primary and secondary school education in Lagos. (5) He is married and blessed with kids. (6)He studied accounting in Lagos state Polytechnic. (7)  He is considered one of the rising stars in the Nigerian politics, especially Alimosho LGA, as his followers continued to grow. (8) He is the CEO of kings Farm NIG. ENT,   and CEO of M.A. Travels & Tour (9) In his little contribution to growth of people around him and community at large, the community people. acknowledged him as Philanthr...

 The Lagos State Government has kicked off partnership programme with Niger and Kwara states towards bridging food supply-demand gaps under the Produce-4-Lagos initiative.  As a market-city State, Lagos is consumer-centric and requires large quantities of food to cater for its population's needs. Looking inward first, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture is supporting local Lagos farmers to boost food production particularly in livestock, fisheries and horticulture. In large commercial quantities, Niger and Kwara, as part of the broader picture of attaining Mr. President's food security agenda, have the competitive and comparative production edge in fulfilling the Lagos demand. "President Tinubu made an executive order last year July around food security and he has lined up programmes to achieve this, particularly towards stemming the food inflation and ensuring youths are actively engaged in Agriculture and more importantly on how to scale food production. These statem...

Prince Adetayo Adebambo Popularly known as Amuletigbo has confirmed recent reports claiming he is poised to contest the forthcoming Local Government election in Lagos State.  The declaration came after months of speculation that Amuletigbo is eyeing the position of councillor representing Ward C (Isheri-Oshun), Igando-Ikotun LCDA.   Amuletigbo made his intention public at a meeting in the residence of Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker House of Representative, Hon. Olajide Oseni, on Sunday 4th of February, 2024.   Prince Adetayo who stood up and deceared his intention to join the race of councillor. He expressed his readiness to lead his ward into an economic miracle, and bring quick infrastructural turnaround.   Prince Adetayo also commended the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government for the achievements recorded so far in addressing security challenges, and rapid infrastruture witnessing by the state.  During his piece of ...