By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A partnership has been forged between Origin Tech Group and the Lagos State government through the Ministry of Agriculture to develop innovative solutions to combat food insecurity through local initiatives, sustainable farming, and community engagement.
The company joined forces with the state government to drive awareness and inspire action toward food security and sustainable agriculture in commemoration of the World Food Day 2024 themed Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.
The chairman of Origin Tech Group, Mr Samuel Johnson Samuel, while speaking at an event in Lagos, highlighted the transformative potential of agro mechanization
At Origin Tech Group, we remain resolute in our commitment to food security.
“Origin Tech Group represents more than just an Agri-mechanisation business – it is a blueprint for Nigeria’s agricultural future.
“By integrating mechanization, agronomy services, and youth engagement, we are creating opportunities that will drive economic growth and food self-sufficiency in Nigeria and Africa,” the chairman, represented by the Group Head of Corporate Communications and Strategy, Mr Adebayo Awoniyi-Adeoshun, stated.
One of the landmark projects under this partnership is the Lagos Food Security System and Logistics Hub (LHP). In collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food systems and executed by Origin Tech’s construction arm, Rhema Projects, this smart central market system is designed to modernise food processing, storage, and distribution in Lagos.
The LHP Hub addresses the growing demand for safe and nutritious food in the state by ensuring efficient storage and repackaging of fresh produce and dry goods, ultimately reducing food waste and improving availability across the state.
Aligned with the Lagos State Government’s 5-Year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap, which targets 40% food self-sufficiency by 2025, Origin Tech Group has been at the forefront of this mission.
Origin Tech Group’s Mid-Level Market initiative is an innovative solution aimed at transforming food accessibility and affordability in Lagos State. By establishing strategically located Agro hubs, this initiative directly connects consumers to fresh farm produce at fair prices, cutting out the middlemen and enabling farmers to earn more for their efforts.
Launched in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, these hubs serve as well-organized centres for sourcing fresh vegetables, fruits, tubers, meat, and other essential food items from local farms.
The first of these markets opened in Mushin and has already sparked discussions about its potential to enhance food security, stabilize prices, and offer Lagosian fresher and more affordable produce.
Origin Tech is actively supporting smallholder farmers by providing the essential tools, modern machinery, and post-harvest management systems necessary to boost productivity and build sustainable food systems.