CDS Hails ‘Produce for Lagos’ as Blueprint for National Security
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has praised the Lagos State Government’s newly launched “Produce for Lagos” initiative, describing it as a visionary model that directly links food security with national stability and resilience.
Speaking at the official unveiling of the programme on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, General Musa commended the state’s ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund and its bold public-private partnership with entities like the Lagos Food Systems Infrastructure Company (LAFSINCO).
He said the project comes at a critical time when Nigeria requires sustainable strategies to strengthen its food systems and economic security.
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“The link between food security and national security cannot be overstated. Lagos State’s initiative is a timely, data-driven response that not only boosts food production but also addresses unemployment and insecurity in a non-kinetic way,” the Defence Chief stated.
He also noted the importance of Special Purpose Vehicles such as LAFSINCO, Ekolog, and the Lagos Bulk Trading Company in creating replicable models that support food logistics and protect livelihoods across Nigeria.
General Musa further applauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s leadership and vision, crediting the state’s success in economic planning and infrastructural development as an extension of the foundation laid by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
While reiterating the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to supporting non-military approaches to national stability, the CDS extended his appreciation to President Tinubu for his continued support of the country’s security architecture.
The “Produce for Lagos” programme aims to ensure consistent food supply to the state by backing farmers and agribusinesses across Nigeria with guaranteed offtake and logistics support.
By PRNigeria
