The Lagos State Government has called on Nigerian startups to take the lead in revolutionizing the agriculture sector by introducing scalable, tech-driven solutions to improve food systems.
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The call was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit held on Monday in Lagos.
According to reports from the summit, Olusanya emphasized that sustainable and affordable access to fresh food must become a national priority, and startups like PricePally are at the forefront of the movement.
"Startups like PricePally have bridged the gap between farmers and consumers, even during disruptions like COVID-19. They create value for both producers and buyers. These are exactly the kinds of businesses the government is looking to support,” she said.
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The summit attracted key players in Nigeria’s food value chain including farmers, agritech entrepreneurs, logistics providers, retailers, investors, and government stakeholders. Discussions centered on using digital platforms, urban farming, and community-based distribution networks to enhance food security.
Olusanya noted that technology-based agriculture startups were instrumental in maintaining supply chains during critical periods of disruption. She encouraged increased private sector investment in community food systems.
Luther Lawoyin, CEO of PricePally, also spoke at the summit and stressed the need to uplift Nigerian farmers economically and socially.
“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,” Lawoyin said.
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The summit also addressed gender and youth inclusivity in agriculture. Speakers highlighted the success of initiatives such as agricultural call centres engaging women in Northern Nigeria and innovations like soilless farming in urban centers.
The event ended with a strong call for collaboration between private sector innovators and the government to expand sustainable food access across Nigeria.
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