Governor Sanwo-Olu Applauds Origin Tech on Progress on Africa’s Largest Food Security Hub |Omohglobalnews

 

L-R Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Executive Chairman, ORIGIN Tech Group (third left), Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos state, Abisola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos state.

Epe, Lagos – November 30, 2024

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to increasing food security and infrastructure development from its current 18% to over 50% during a working visit to the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park known as LHP in Ketu, Ereyun in Epe. This transformative project, championed by Origin Tech Group, is set to become the largest food logistics hub in Africa and the second largest globally, after the iconic Rungis International Market in France.

L-R Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Executive Chairman, ORIGIN Tech Group, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture

The groundbreaking 220-hectare facility, initiated less than two years ago, promises to revolutionise Lagos’ food ecosystem by improving accessibility, stabilising market prices, and reducing post-harvest losses. Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed that the first phase of the project is slated for completion by the second quarter of 2025, emphasising his administration’s commitment to the project in view of its critical role in safeguarding the state’s food supply and security.

Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Executive Chairman, ORIGIN Tech Group (standing), during the presentation of the progress update on the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the EXCO members during the visit

Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed the dates for the completion of the project during a working visit with members of the State Executive Council, the leadership and members of the Lagos state Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems led by its Commissioner, Abisola Olusanya, government officials, and journalists to the Food Logistics hub in the Ketu-Ereyun, in the Epe Division of Lagos State.

During his visit, the Governor highlighted the importance of the project, stating, “This hub represents a pivotal step toward achieving food sufficiency and affordability for Lagosians. By reducing wastage and optimising supply chains, we aim to stabilise food prices and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions.”

Group Photograph of the cross section of ORIGIN Tech Group and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his EXCO members

The Governor also announced plans to replicate middle-level market hubs across Ajah, Agege, Oregun, and Ikorodu, similar to the pioneering initiative in Idi-Oro, Mushin that was launched last year by the governor. These hubs will serve as distribution points connected to the Lagos Central Food Security and Logistics Park (LHP) in Epe food logistics park, ensuring seamless and efficient food supply throughout Lagos as well as bordering communities.