The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, has urged startups and private businesses to play a more active role in transforming Nigeria’s food landscape.
Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit on Monday, Olusanya emphasized the need for scalable, tech-driven solutions to tackle challenges in food access and distribution. She praised digital platforms like PricePally for connecting farmers directly with consumers, particularly during disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Businesses like PricePally are helping close the gap between producers and consumers. They create real value—and that’s exactly the kind of innovation the government is ready to support,” she said.
The summit brought together key players from across the agricultural value chain, including farmers, policymakers, investors, and logistics experts, all focused on shaping a more sustainable and inclusive food system.
PricePally CEO Luther Lawoyin echoed the call for change, stressing the need to uplift farmers. “Farming in Nigeria is hard. We want to change that narrative. Farmers deserve recognition and financial stability—they are the backbone of our food system,” he said.
Discussions also highlighted the importance of involving women and youth in agriculture, citing efforts such as agri-call centres in northern Nigeria and the adoption of urban-friendly methods like soilless farming.
