Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu underscores the ongoing commitment to prioritizing food security in Lagos State, with the aim of reducing the costs associated with essential food commodities.
This assurance was reiterated during the 2023 Lagos Food Festival held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, as conveyed by the Governor’s deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who represented him at the event on Sunday.
The festival’s theme for 2023 was “A Fusion of Flavours.”
He stated that his administration would remain committed to developing the agricultural industry.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the sector has seen various efforts and is prominently featured in the state’s THEMES Agenda.
He was pleased with the large turnout at the event, saying it represented the true spirit of Lagos.
The Lagos Food Festival, according to the governor, showcases prosperity, resourcefulness, innovation, and the spirit of Lagos to young people.
According to him, the food festival provides a forum for Small and Medium Enterprises in agriculture and food to promote their products and network.
“The event is about young people mostly showing their talents and making money so we cannot be a society just sitting and complaining.
“We can see all these young people here today; they are doing various things, so they are looking inward to say how we can add value and be successful.
“That is what I see here, prosperity, ingenuity, innovation, and the spirit of Lagos,” he said.
