The Lagos State Government has intensified its push toward agricultural modernisation with the distribution of mechanised farm tools, critical inputs, and financial support to 2,000 farmers across the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) sites in the State.
The intervention reflects the State’s broader agenda to move farmers away from manual, labour-intensive methods toward modern mechanised practices capable of meeting Lagos’ growing food demands.
During the 2025 Farmers Field Day/Appreciation Day held at the Lagos State Agric Cooperative Hall, Oko-Oba, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Audu, said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to boosting productivity and strengthening food security.
She noted that Lagos, with a population exceeding 24 million, must embrace technology-driven farming systems to sustainably feed its residents.
“Today’s programme demonstrates the shift in agriculture from simple handheld tools to mechanised farming, which is the pathway to improved agricultural productivity in Lagos State,” she stated.
Farmers across NPFS sites received mini-tractors, power tillers, solar-powered sprayers, fish-smoking kilns, fish feed, poultry feed, deep freezers for artisanal processors, and other equipment designed to enhance output and reduce labour burdens.
Beneficiaries also received cash grants to support the purchase of agrochemicals and other essential farm inputs.
Olusanya urged farmers to use the equipment responsibly, stressing that the distribution marks only the beginning of sustained government backing for the agricultural sector.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Lagos State House Committee on Agriculture, Hon. Olotu Emmanuel, represented by Committee Secretary, Mr. Babatunde Olajide, reaffirmed the Legislature’s commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift farmers and improve food security.
“The Chairman and the entire committee are committed to providing the legislative backing needed to sustain and expand this initiative,” he said.
The Coordinating Director of the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority, Mrs. Aderonke Toju-Tubi, highlighted the significant impact of the NPFS since its adoption in Lagos in 2011.
Initially operating with three sites, the programme has expanded to 10 due to its success in supporting vulnerable farmers and promoting mechanised agriculture.
She emphasised that the overarching goal of the initiative is to help farmers transition from manual methods to mechanised practices that enhance productivity, income, and long-term sustainability.
Beneficiaries were encouraged to protect and maximise the use of the tools provided as the State continues its drive toward a more modern and food-secure agricultural system.
