By Faridat Salifu
Lagos State is positioning young entrepreneurs at the forefront of transforming agriculture, leveraging technology and innovation to create a more resilient and efficient food system.
The Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 2.0, held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, showcased how youth-led initiatives are reshaping agribusiness and expanding opportunities in food production and distribution.
Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Egube, representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the state is deliberately nurturing a generation of innovators capable of driving sustainable growth in agriculture.
He highlighted the Agri-Innovation Club as a platform where young agripreneurs use technology, creativity and enterprise to address challenges across the value chain.
Egube said Lagos’ T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda underpins the initiative, creating a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy that encourages inclusivity and digital solutions in agribusiness.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, said the summit reflects Lagos’ commitment to building an ecosystem where young agri-business owners can scale ideas into viable ventures.
She noted that partnerships, mentorship, policy support and access to resources are critical to transforming the sector and attracting more youth to agriculture.
Olusanya described the current generation of young innovators as catalysts for redefining how Lagos grows, processes, distributes and consumes food, while enhancing productivity and economic growth.
Egube added that the state’s focus on youth-led innovation demonstrates how technology and enterprise can create new opportunities in agriculture, strengthen food security, and drive long-term development.
The summit illustrated Lagos’ ambition to become a national hub for agritech solutions and youth-driven agribusiness, showing how policy, innovation and talent can converge to reshape the food system.