Lagos State Government launches N200m grant for young agripreneurs

The initiative aims to provide young agripreneurs with funding, mentorship, technical support, networking opportunities, and market access to help transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. According to the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, the program addresses challenges faced by young innovators, such as limited access to finance, markets, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships. She noted that strengthening the state’s agricultural innovation ecosystem is crucial for food systems transformation, aligning with the food security agenda of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Olusanya highlighted reforms like the transition to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems and the development of the Lagos Food Systems Roadmap. She stated that previous Agrithon editions produced successful entrepreneurs and described the 2026 edition as the most ambitious, featuring a N200m grant pool and a rigorous selection process. Innovators in agricultural production, processing, logistics, cold chain management, mechanisation, climate resilience, biotechnology, and digital agriculture are encouraged to apply.

Olusanya also called on private sector organizations, investors, and development partne