Lagos Agrinnovation has continued to inspire young people to scale in agribusiness through innovation-driven initiatives and strategic partnerships.
The platform, focused on empowering youths with skills, tools and networks, is driving sustainable growth across the state’s agricultural ecosystem.
Speaking at the event, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, commended the progress of young agripreneurs, describing agribusiness as a key driver of economic diversification and youth empowerment.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for innovation and sustainable enterprise development.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture and Food Systems, Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola, said agribusiness has evolved beyond traditional farming to include technology, innovation and value creation.
He noted that platforms like Lagos Agrinnovation are helping young entrepreneurs transform ideas into scalable ventures.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Emmanuel Audu, said government policies are being aligned with real opportunities through partnerships that improve access to funding, training and infrastructure.
A representative of Sterling Bank, Vera Ebhohon, highlighted financial and business support opportunities available to agripreneurs, urging them to leverage available resources to grow their enterprises.
Also, a representative of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, Olufolake Ikupayi, provided insights into accessing funding and scaling agribusiness ventures within Lagos.
The event also attracted participation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, reflecting growing international interest in Lagos’ agribusiness ecosystem and potential for global collaboration.
In her closing remarks, Director for Agribusiness, Aramide Gansallo, appreciated participants and encouraged continuous learning, innovation and adaptability in a rapidly evolving global economy.