- Lagos Urges Startups to Lead Agricultural Innovation
- The summit brought together stakeholders
- Olusanya highlighted the importance of digital platforms and community-based distribution models
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, has urged startups and businesses to increase their participation in the agriculture sector.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Olusanya speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit in Lagos, emphasized the need for innovative solutions like those offered by PricePally to address pressing challenges within the industry.
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The summit brought together stakeholders from across the food value chain, including farmers, policymakers, agritech founders, investors, food retailers, and logistics professionals, to discuss strategies for ensuring sustainable, affordable, and accessible fresh food in Nigeria.
Olusanya highlighted the importance of digital platforms and community-based distribution models in promoting food accessibility, particularly during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said, “Startups like PricePally have bridged the gap between farmers and consumers, even during disruptions. They create value for both producers and buyers. These are exactly the kinds of businesses the government is looking to support.”
“Being a farmer in Nigeria is tough. We want to flip that script. Farmers should be celebrated and financially secure; they are the backbone of our food system,” he said.
Experts emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the agricultural sector, focusing on the involvement of women and youth.
The summit’s discussions shed light on initiatives like agri-call centers, which actively engage women in northern Nigeria, and the promotion of urban-friendly farming techniques, such as soilless farming.
