Food security requires innovation- Lagos dep. gov – Daily Trust

Lagos’ deputy governor Dr. Kadri Hamzat has underscored the significance of innovation in effort to attain meals security.

The deputy governor acknowledged this throughout the throughout the 2026 Eko Farm Fair, a flagship collaboration between the Lagos State Government and the BATN Foundation, saying innovation will delivers sensible outcomes throughout each stage of the meals system.

“Achieving this will require innovation that goes beyond ideas and research to produce practical results. It must reach the farm, the processing centres, the marketplace, and the kitchen of every household,” he stated.

Held to commemorate World Food Day 2026 below the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow,” he famous that sustainable meals methods rely on stronger linkages between manufacturing, processing, distribution and consumption .

He confused the necessity for collaborative approaches that may enhance provide chains, scale back meals losses and develop entry to reasonably priced meals.

The Board Director of BATN Foundation, Ruth Owojaiye, stated the success of the initiative highlights the significance of collective motion in addressing Nigeria’s meals security challenges.

“No single institution can solve Nigeria’s food security challenges alone. Partnerships such as this are helping farmers access markets, improve productivity and build more resilient livelihoods. The achievements recorded through the Eko Farm Fair demonstrate what is possible when the government, the private sector and farming communities work together towards a common goal,” she stated.

Owojaiye famous that farmers proceed to face challenges together with local weather change, post-harvest losses and restricted entry to finance, know-how and markets.

Addressing these boundaries, she stated, requires sustained collaboration and progressive options that may create long-term alternatives for rural communities.

“Over the years, the BATN Foundation has invested more than ₦5 billion in agricultural and community development programmes, reaching over 1.9 million beneficiaries through interventions spanning farmer training, agricultural input support, water access projects and enterprise development initiatives,” she stated.