The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems has awarded a N150,000,000 grant to 33 innovative agripreneurs under the Lagos Agrithon competition. The support is part of the state's push to scale SME-driven agriculture and promote agritec…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 14, 2025 | The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems has awarded a N150,000,000 grant to 33 innovative agripreneurs under the Lagos Agrithon competition. The support is part of the state's push to scale SME-driven agriculture and promote agritech innovation. The grants were presented at the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 2.0, an event designed to showcase new ideas transforming food systems, sustainability, and agribusiness growth. The initiative highlights Lagos State's increasing investment in youth-led and tech-enabled agriculture. Read also, Officials noted that the beneficiaries emerged from a competitive process seeking to identify high-potential agripreneurs capable of delivering measurable impact across the agricultural value chain. The funding aims to help them expand production, improve technology adoption, and strengthen market access. The ministry reiterated that the Agrithon platform will continue to support emerging SMEs, accelerate innovation, and reinforce Lagos State's commitment to building a resilient, modern agricultural economy. | | | |
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