Food prices across Kogi State are falling as Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's agricultural reforms begin to take root, according to Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
Speaking in Lokoja, Fanwo said increased food production and strict action against hoarding have stabilized markets and eased pressure on households. A 50kg bag of rice, once ₦85,000, now sells for ₦62,000–₦65,000; yam has dropped from ₦2,000 to ₦1,200; while garri now goes for ₦2,400 per paint bucket, down from ₦3,500.
Fanwo attributed the price crash to structured interventions, including ACReSAL projects, massive seedling distribution, and rural road expansion under RAAMP. He noted that more than one million cashew and palm seedlings planted this year are expected to inject over ₦100 billion into the state's agro-economy within three years.
To protect consumers, the government has also set up market monitoring systems to prevent hoarding. "No one will be allowed to exploit Kogites by stockpiling foodstuffs," Fanwo said.
He further revealed that Lagos State's ₦500 billion Produce for Lagos programme has entered a supply partnership with Kogi, positioning the state as a key player in Nigeria's food security chain.
Fanwo stressed that agriculture under Ododo's leadership will continue to drive food security, job creation, and investment opportunities for small businesses and farmers across the state.
