Niger state Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has been presented a Five Billion Naira cheque by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The cheque was presented to him at the launch of N500 Billion “Produce for Lagos” initiative held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

The Produce For Lagos initiative is a long-term strategic partnership between Niger State and Lagos State, where Niger State will produce food items (Paddy, Tubers, Legumes, Grains, etc) and Lagos State will position itself to be a major organized market (off-takers).

The Farmers in Niger State will have a ready market for their produce while Lagos State citizens can be assured availability and price stability of food items. In the Long term, this initiative will create a ready supply of farm produce directly to the ongoing massive Lagos Food logistics in Ketu Ereyun, Epe