Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, has urged startups and entrepreneurs to deepen their engagement in Nigeria’s agricultural sector by delivering innovative solutions to meet rising food demands.
Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit held on Monday in Lagos, Olusanya emphasized the need for technology-driven, scalable models that improve access to fresh food, especially for urban populations.
The summit, which brought together farmers, policymakers, agritech founders, investors, food retailers, and logistics players, centered on building a sustainable, affordable, and accessible food future for Nigeria.
“Startups like PricePally have bridged the gap between farmers and consumers, even during disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. They create value for both producers and buyers. These are exactly the kinds of businesses the government is looking to support,” Olusanya said.
She also spotlighted government-backed efforts such as agri-call centres targeting women in northern Nigeria and the promotion of urban-friendly innovations like soilless farming as vital components of a resilient food system.
Olusanya called on innovators to harness community-based distribution models, data analytics, and smart logistics to solve the nation’s food access challenges, noting that partnerships between the government and private sector are essential to scale impact.
