Lagos Partners with Origin Tech Group to Build Africa’s Largest Food Security Hub
L-R Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Executive Chairman, ORIGIN Tech Group (third left), Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos state, Abisola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos state.
Epe, Lagos – November 30, 2024
Lagos State is set to revolutionize its food ecosystem as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reaffirms his administration’s commitment to food security and infrastructural development. The Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park (LHP) in Ketu-Ereyun, Epe, developed in partnership with Origin Tech Group, is poised to become Africa’s largest food logistics hub and the second-largest globally, after France's Rungis International Market.
The ambitious 220-hectare project, initiated less than two years ago, aims to increase Lagos’ food security from the current 18% to over 50%. It is expected to improve food accessibility, stabilize market prices, and significantly reduce post-harvest losses. Governor Sanwo-Olu announced that the first phase of the project would be completed by the second quarter of 2025 during a working visit to the site alongside State Executive Council members, the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, and other government officials.
“This hub represents a pivotal step toward achieving food sufficiency and affordability for Lagosians,” said Governor Sanwo-Olu. “By reducing wastage and optimizing supply chains, we aim to stabilize food prices and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions.”
Key Features and Expansion Plans
The Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park will house state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- A 14,000-capacity abattoir, the largest in Africa.
- 11 football fields worth of dry storage for agricultural produce.
- A 250mm dual carriageway concrete road network to facilitate efficient logistics.
- A jetty for streamlined goods transportation via waterways.
Prince S.J. Samuel, Executive Chairman of Origin Tech Group, praised Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership and vision. He assured the public that the project would be delivered on schedule, before the second anniversary of the Governor’s second term. Once operational, the facility is expected to cut food prices in Lagos by 50%, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen the state’s agricultural value chain.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also unveiled plans to establish middle-level market hubs in Ajah, Agege, Oregun, and Ikorodu, building on the success of the Idi-Oro market in Mushin. These hubs will act as distribution points connected to the central logistics park, ensuring efficient food supply across Lagos and neighboring communities.
Transforming Lagos’ Food Systems
The Governor emphasized the transformative potential of the project, noting its significance in ensuring food sufficiency and adequacy for Lagosians. “We are writing our destiny with this initiative. This hub will transform Lagos’ food systems, stabilize prices, and provide Lagosians with the food security they deserve,” he said.
L-R: Sesan Ayeni, Executive Director, Corporate Services, Sir Olakunle Ball, Executive Vice Chairman, Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Executive Chairman, Olusola lge, Principal Architect APCOT and Bosun Ososanya, Executive Director, Risks and Debt Management all of ORIGIN Tech Group
Upon completion, the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park will not only position Lagos as a leader in sustainable food systems but also serve as a benchmark for innovation in food security across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The partnership between Lagos State and Origin Tech Group underscores a shared commitment to sustainable development and economic growth, solidifying Lagos’ status as a regional economic powerhouse.
For more information, visit www.origingroupng.com.
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