000001562970945498807078 The Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and three Agro-Processing centres facilitated by the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project to boost farmers' productivity and ensure food security in the State.
The Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and Frozen Catfish Cottage Industry in Agege where APPEALS Project supported Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria with Blast freezers, Deep freezers and generator sets to encourage value addition through production of frozen catfish were commissioned by Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, who reiterated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration's commitment to food security in Lagos State, also inaugurated a Cottage Broiler Processing Centre at Itamaga and an Egg Aggregation Centre at Erikorodo, both in Ikorodu. Speaking during the inauguration of the four projects, Olusanya, who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae and Lagos State Coordinator of the APPEALS Project, Mrs. Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, sought partnership and support between the government and farmers, especially the poultry farmers for wholesale processed chicken products and to completely bring to an end the importation of chickens and other foods.
Olusanya also stressed the importance of supporting Nigeria's agricultural food chain and the farming community to meet the demands of Lagos, the most populous state in Nigeria, noting that Lagos APPEALS Project has impacted thousands of farmers in the State in the aquaculture, poultry and rice value chains.
The Commissioner of Agriculture said the Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society is a good platform that will help farmers with second-level financing and urged them to make good use of it. She said the Lagos State Government will work collaboratively with farmers in different sectors, value chains, and clusters to address the needs of Lagosians and provide substantial support to local farmers.
She said: "We import more than we export. We consume from outside more than we produce internally. We need to support the agricultural food system of Nigeria and the farmers at large. We need to support farmers to produce enough to cater to the needs of Nigerians and Lagosians, which is why Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu believes in the food actors."
Speaking earlier, the Lagos State Coordinator of the APPEALS Project, Mrs. Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo said the Cottage Broiler Processing Centre at Itamaga and an Egg Aggregation Centre at Erikorodo, Ikorodu were provided for the farmers based on assessment needs to improve their productivity.
Sagoe-Oviebo, while urging the farmers to make good use of the facilities provided by the Lagos APPEALS Project, said the broiler processing centre will address the issue of foreign exchange in importing chicken from abroad and reduce the cost of production for local production.
She said the Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society is owned and controlled by the farmers with the hope that it would metamorphose into a microfinance bank for farmers in Lagos State.
The Chairperson of Eko APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Alhaja Nurat Omotayo Atoba, said the cooperative is going to be run by credible farmers and professionals. "We are looking at transforming this cooperative into a microfinance bank; a financial institution for all the farmers in Lagos State, whereby farmers can come in, make their savings and collect loans. It is going to be the first of its kind in the country by the time we take off," she said.
Speaking during the inauguration of the Egg Aggregation Centre at Erikorodo in Ikorodu, the Chairperson of the Erikorodo Poultry Estate Farmers Association (EPEFA), Mrs. Ibitoye Juliana, described the commissioning as a historic milestone for farmers in Erikorodo and Ikorodu at large. She said: "We appreciate all the support from the APPEALS Project programme. The steady, constant and robust support of the Lagos State Government to farmers is greatly appreciated. "This aggregation centre is another evidence of your support for we farmers in adding value to our produce and contributing more towards the food security of our dear Lagos State."
Speaking at the inauguration of the Cottage Broiler Processing Centre at Itamaga in Ikorodu, the Chairman of the Cluster, Mr. Bartholomew Akhigbe, said the processing centre will boost their productivity and assist farmers in their quest to phase out the imported chicken. He commended Lagos APPEALS Project for helping the poultry farmers with the processing centre, saying it would improve and enhance their productivity.

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fb img 16946783337897366992961959415366 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, swore in 37 Commissioners and Special Advisers, charging them to engage collaboratively and work together to build on the successes of the incumbent administration’s first four years in office.
The state executive council, which is a mixture of politicians and technocrats with 29 male and eight female, is made up of 18 returning members of the immediate past cabinet members and 19 new names.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the State Executive Council held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the Commissioners and Special Advisers to do their best to surpass the expectations of Lagos residents. He said the new Commissioners and Special Advisers have been carefully and painstakingly chosen, adding that "They are, by any measure, some of our best brains, not just in Lagos State, but right around the country. These are men and women who can and will hold their own anywhere in the world. They are emblems of what Lagos State is all about - a Centre of Excellence. Lagosians should therefore rejoice in their selection and be expectant of quality service and performance in the months and years ahead."
The Governor said: "The task of this new cabinet is clear. It is to build on the successes of our administration’s first four years in office. It is to take our people closer to our dream of a Greater Lagos. The expectations of our people have never been higher than they are right now. Doing your best to meet them is therefore not an option. It is the least you will be expected to do. Lagos is the Centre of Excellence; your work must be excellent in every ramification.
"Working together, carrying the people along, keeping your feet on the ground, and ensuring that every decision you take has the best interest of our people at the heart of it, are the surest ways to succeed. May God guide you in the effective discharge of your onerous responsibilities."
Sanwo-Olu while speaking on the controversy that trailed the screening and confirmation of the nominees by the Lagos State House of Assembly, said there is no bickering between the executive and legislature. He said: "I am not unaware of the feelings in some quarters that the initial rejection of some nominees by the Lagos State House of Assembly, necessitating the submission of a revised list of nominees, signified a call to arms between the Executive and the Legislature. I reject such feelings in totality. Were the Executive designed to be omnipotent and omniscient, the very important oversight function of the Legislature would be needless.
"Thankfully, our Constitution recognises that our people will be best served with a system of Checks and Balances that is led by independent bodies in each Arm of Government. This system demands collaboration, and a willingness to give and take without rancour. That is what the Executive and Legislature of Lagos State, in the past few weeks, have fully demonstrated in arriving at this event today. I thank the Right Honourable Speaker and all members of the Lagos State House of Assembly for their diligence, cooperation and contribution.
"To the new members of the Executive Council, this spirit of cooperation and collaboration with the Lagos State House of Assembly is one that you must continue to build on. The people of Lagos State demand and expect the best. Achieving this requires every one of you to reach out, to engage and to collaborate. It requires you to have the humility to listen and to learn; the humility to consult widely and to consider well-meaning advice; and the humility to recognise that we all win or lose together. I demand and expect no less from you all."
Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration had achieved a lot in its first tenure through the THEMES developmental agenda. He promised that the second term will be focused on building and completing enduring legacy projects in Transportation, Health and Agriculture that will open up more economic and developmental opportunities for the citizens of our great State. He therefore urged residents to maintain and take ownership of the structures and public assets put in place by the administration in the state. He thanked all stakeholders, party leaders and legislative arms for their support and collaboration.
Speaking earlier, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, urged the newly appointed cabinet members to work assiduously with the Governor using the THEMES+ developmental agenda in bringing the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
She said their responsibilities were to support, formulate and implement the government's policies for the good of the people as they were appointed to serve.
In a vote of assurance on behalf of the cabinet members, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for finding them worthy of the honour to serve the Lagos State Government and the people of Lagos.
Omotoso promised that the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers would not disappoint by working with Governor Sanwo-Olu on the journey to Greater Lagos.
The 37 cabinet members comprised 23 commissioners and 14 Special Advisers.
The Commissioners are; Lawal Pedro, SAN (Justice and Attorney-General), Bolaji Dada (Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Akin Abayomi (Health) Tokunbo Wahab (Environment), Moruf Akinderu Fatai (Housing), Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy), Ibrahim Layode (Home Affairs), Mobolaji Ogunlende (Youths and Social Development), Dayo Alebiosu-Bush (Waterfront Infrastructure), Abisola Olusanya (Agriculture), Gbenga Oyerinde (Special Duties), Toke Benson-Awoyinka (Tourism), Osiyemi Oluwaseun (Transportation).
Others are Tunbosun Alake (Innovation, Science and Technology), Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo (Establishment, Training and Pension), Kayode Bolaji Roberts (Local Government Affairs), Mosopefoluwa George (Economic Planning and Budget), Olumide Oluyinka (Physical Planning and Urban Development), Abayomi Samson Oluyomi (Finance), Folashade Ambrose-Medem (Industry, Trade and Investment), Jamiu Alli-Balogun (Basic Education), Akinyeri Bankole Ajigbotafe (Wealth Creations) and Tolani Sule Akibu (Tertiary Education)
The Special Advisers are; Sola Giwa (Transportation), Rotimi Fashola (Agriculture), Abiola Olowu (Commerce, Industry and Investment), Olajide Babatunde (eGIS), Idris Aregbe (Tourism), Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya (Health), Adekunle Olayinka (Works and Infrastructures), AbdulKabir Opeyemi Ogungbo (Taxation and Pension), Bola Olumegbon (Central Business District, CBD), Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu (Environment), Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen (Political Education and Civic Engagement), Barakat Odunuga-Bakare (Housing), Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje (Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs) and Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola (Central Internal Audit).
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by the First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Oluremi; Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake; Senators Oluranti Adebule and Wasiu Eshinloku-Sanni; Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola; Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) led by its chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi; Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Pastor Cornelious Ojelabi; members of National and State Assemblies, Permanent Secretaries, traditional, religious and party leaders, among others.

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e7ff10f0 2f0c 11ee ab19 6f6342b6d36c7E23896501021534581006 The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, Bldr Olusesan Daini has extended his congratulatory message to the former Lagos State commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Bisola Olusanya, on her reappointment.
In a message sent to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on the 30th of July 2023, the council boss wished Ms Olusanya more accomplishments ahead.
He writes, "On behalf of my family and the good people of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA of Lagos State Nigeria, we hereby express our sincere and hearty congratulations to your esteemed personality, on your well-deserved reappointment by the Governor of Lagos State for a second term".
"Having experienced the benefits of your proficiency and competence in the last four years, we are confident about your capabilities and dexterity in discharging your duties and responsibilities not only to the Governor but also to the generality of Lagosians for the growth and development of our dear State".
"We, therefore, use this opportunity to felicitate with you and to wish you the physical and cognitive strengths in your new appointment".
"Congratulations!!!!" Bldr Daini added

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99887ughjiohbj6492634881789527040 Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adesina has lauded the Lagos State Government for taking effective measures to alleviate unemployment challenges in Lagos State.
The council boss made the statement on the 11th of May 2023, at the council secretariat as the Lagos State Government kick-started its distribution of Agriculture inputs and Production assets to fishing and farming clusters/communities.
Aimed at supporting agricultural value chain enterprises, the program targets fish/poultry production/processing, cold storage solutions, and horticulture operations.
According to the chairman, programs of this essence bolster the productive preferences of any economy, building a functional penchant for people.
"His Excellency, The Executive Governor Of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has always launched outlets to generate livelihood opportunities for Lagosians, and this is another outstanding example of his many actions".
"Just like myself, the good people of Ikorodu Local Government are very grateful to Mr Governor for demonstrating himself once again as a working administrator, and we're proud of him" Adesina added
Multiple people across Ikorodu division are set to benefit from the agric-based business-sustaining program.
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Agriculture, Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola, Lagos State Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Mrs Olatokunbo Emokpae, and the Ayangburen of Ikorodu kingdom, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi among others attended the flag off ceremony at the council secretariat.

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49erek3k3k54404639941444170. Dr. Promise Okagwa, A professional in the agricultural sector has shared his justifications on why he want the Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to be re-elected for a second term in office.
The Agric expert and investor disclosed his opinions on the 6th of March, saying he needed to buttress his points amidst the oncoming March 11th gubernatorial elections. Sharing his rationales with Ikorodu News Network (INN), Dr. Okagwa underlined the commissioning of the Imota Rice mill as a door opener to a lot of businesses.
He said that farm businesses kickstarted across Ikorodu division and the sector is proceeding to flourish like never before.
"The gigantic mill which produces 32 metric tons of rice per hour, assembled by the Lagos State Government possesses a breadth to produce 2.8 million bags of 50kg bags of rice yearly".
"With structures like this, which are put in place that foster economic development, Dr. Okagwa stated He added that the rice is capable to generate 1,500 direct jobs and 254,000 indirect jobs.
"For an investor like me who is growing business proxy to Imota LCDA, I feel optimistic to comprehend the factual aim of the Lagos State Government's planned agriculture value chain goals".
"Just like the rice mill operational benefits which I explained earlier, the government is also toiling to enlarge other wing of agriculture in the State which would further accelerate the overall business scale of our industry".
"I am into the fishery, cock rearing, production of cash and food crops etc, and I can confidently tell that the trajectory of this current administration is favourable, timely and boosting"
"It is such an administration that should be given the adequate timeline to deliver an impact this sector, for both small and large scale agricultural practitioners to thrive".
"This administration has also given opportunities to those who are not well inclined in this line of the profession but are passionate to venture into it".
"Through the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has empowered a lot of youths to start up their businesses, and Ikorodu, being a waterbed region is in a good position to profit more from such a productive administration" Dr. Okagwa asserted.
In closing, Dr. Okagwa promise affirmed that the five-year agricultural development roadmap embedded in the Lagos State Government's T.H.E.M.E.S developmental plan for its food safety expectations is an economic booster.
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He put in that the roadmap would eventually enable the state to attain the goal of making Lagos State a 21st-century economy.

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