Lagos seeks to bolster food, logistics sectors

By Innocent Raphael

Seeking to bolster Lagos State’s food and logistics sector, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently held a meeting with the management team of Rungis International Wholesale Food Market.

The discussions took place in Paris, focusing on the pivotal role markets play in addressing the intricacies of modern food systems and exploring potential collaborations.

Key Discussion Points
The meeting centered on the essential functions of markets in streamlining food systems and the potential for partnerships to enhance the Lagos Food and Logistics Hub project.

Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of modernizing Lagos’s food distribution networks and enhancing food security through strategic international collaborations.

Concrete Plans Established
Governor Sanwo-Olu and the Rungis International Market team established concrete plans for collaboration. Rungis International Market, known as the world’s second-largest wholesale food market, expressed readiness to share expertise and support Lagos’s ambitious plans.

This partnership aims to improve Lagos’s food logistics, ensuring efficient distribution and access to fresh produce for its burgeoning population.

The meeting saw the presence of notable figures including:
Stephane Layani, Chairman and Executive Officer of Semmaris.
Bertrand Ambrouse, Director of the International Business Unit.
Timothée Witkowski, Head of International Projects at Semmaris-Rungis Market.
Prince S.J. Samuel, Chairman of Origin Group.
Abisola Olusanya, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture.
Dr. Omotola Fashola, Special Adviser on Agriculture.
Mr. Olaniwun Gbolabo Owolabi, Executive Assistant on Agriculture.

The collaboration between Lagos State and Rungis International Market promises to be a landmark development in enhancing food systems, improving logistics, and ensuring sustainable food security in Lagos.