The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has commended the Lagos State Government for its ambitious “Produce for Lagos” initiative, describing it as a bold intervention that connects food security with national stability.
Speaking at the programme’s unveiling, General Musa hailed the ₦500 billion Off-take Guarantee Fund as a visionary move that strengthens the state’s agricultural resilience and reduces dependence on external food sources.
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He praised the strategic partnership between the state, the private sector, and firms like LAFSINCO, Ekolog, and the Lagos Bulk Trading Company, calling it a scalable model for nationwide adoption.
Highlighting the programme’s alignment with Lagos’ Agriculture and Food Systems Roadmap, the CDS said the state’s data-driven approach would strengthen value chains and combat insecurity through non-military means.
General Musa also lauded Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership and affirmed the Armed Forces’ support for peace-building and national cohesion efforts.
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