The Lagos State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kebbi State on the development of commodity value chains.


The signing session which was well attended by top government officials from both states, including royal fathers and chiefs is to focus on Rice, Wheat, Groundnut, Onions, Maize, Sorghum and Beef. , His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode stated that the partnership is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s clarion call and policy direction on the need for the nation to feed itself.

According to sources,the partnership between Lagos State and Kebbi State is aimed at promoting food processing, production and distribution.  According to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the future of Lagos State is partly tied to the deliberate resolution on food security.

He emphasized that attention on food production and self-sufficiency is expedient at policy and strategic levels.

On his part, Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu expressed his gratitude to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on the partnership stressing  that the entire people of Kebbi, including community leaders and the Kebbi State House of Assembly, are pleased with the partnership.

Governor Bagudu also Lagos and Kebbi State has recorded a long history of trade and that this partnership will help  to cement many of the previous partnerships.