The Kogi State government has promised to improve farming in the state and help farmers earn more through a new partnership called *Food for Lagos*. This deal is meant to build a strong food supply system between Kogi and Lagos states.
This was shared in a statement on Thursday, August 7, by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He explained that the state has already started taking steps to make this plan work and benefit the economy.
Fanwo said that less than two weeks after signing the deal with Lagos, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has already started taking action to grow more food, fix infrastructure, and bring in big investments to support farming in Kogi.
“The governor didn’t just sign the deal and stop there. He came back ready to work hard and make it successful. Because of his actions, Kogi farmers will now earn more money from their crops,” Fanwo said.
He added that the Ministry of Agriculture has already identified which crops grow best in different parts of the state. For example, Kogi is already one of the top producers of cassava in Nigeria and West Africa, and the government wants to lead in other crops too.
“We’re not just saying Kogi will be Nigeria’s food basket — we’re actually doing the work to make it happen,” he said.
Fanwo described Governor Ododo as a forward-thinking leader who made farming a priority from the start of his administration.
“Even during his campaign and first speech as governor, he talked about the importance of producing enough food in Kogi. Now, he’s keeping that promise,” he added.
Fanwo also talked about government programmes like RAAMP, which is fixing rural roads so farmers can reach markets more easily, and ACReSAL, which is bringing money and support to farmers in rural areas.
“Farming in Kogi is getting more attention than ever before,” Fanwo said. “Young people and women in places like Ibaji, Gegu, and Egbe are now deeply involved in this farming movement across the state.”
He also said that the state’s efforts to reduce insecurity in rural areas have helped farmers feel safer and farm more confidently.
Fanwo called the *Food for Lagos* project a major step forward — not just for food supply in Lagos, but also for helping Kogi farmers earn more and grow the state’s economy.
“If we keep this up, the partnership will make Kogi’s farmers wealthier and improve the state’s economic strength,” he said.
