{"id":15666,"date":"2025-07-18T15:49:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=15666"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:52:36","slug":"countdown-to-transformation-produce-for-lagos-set-to-launch-in-5-days-redefining-nigerias-food-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/countdown-to-transformation-produce-for-lagos-set-to-launch-in-5-days-redefining-nigerias-food-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to Transformation: \u2018Produce for Lagos\u2019 Set to Launch in 5 Days, Redefining Nigeria\u2019s Food Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">With just five days to go, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch ahead of the official launch of the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Produce for Lagos Programme<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, a groundbreaking initiative poised to reshape Nigeria\u2019s food supply, security, and agricultural economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Spearheaded by the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Lagos State Government<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> in partnership with the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Lagos Food Systems Infrastructure Company<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, this bold programme is designed to link producers from across the country to new markets, enhance logistics, and attract major investments into agricultural value chains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The initiative, which exemplifies the power of strategic public-private collaboration, is set to officially launch on <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Wednesday, July 23, 2025<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">At its core, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Produce for Lagos<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> aims to bridge the gap between food producers and urban demand, reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen rural economies, and ultimately ensure long-term food security for Nigeria\u2019s most populous state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15667 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669-640x640.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd239226-e48f-45bc-8b09-e51dca6e2669.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>5 DAYS TO GO!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>We are getting closer to a milestone that will reshape food supply and security.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>The PRODUCE FOR LAGOS Programme is a bold, nation-focused initiative designed to connect producers across Nigeria, unlocking new markets, improving logistics, and driving investment into our agricultural value chains.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Led by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with the Lagos Food Systems Infrastructure Company, this programme is a model of public-private partnership aimed at long-term food security. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Launch Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">#ProduceForLagos<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">#LagosAgricAndFoodSystems<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just five days to go, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch ahead of the official launch of the 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