IKEJA, LAGOS — Ikeja Local Government Council joined the other 56 local government areas and local council development areas in Lagos State at the 2026 World Food Day celebration organised by the Lagos State Government at the Police College, Ikeja.
The event brought together government officials, farmers, agricultural professionals and other stakeholders to showcase agricultural produce, promote food security and strengthen collaboration towards sustainable agricultural development.
The Ikeja delegation was led by the Supervisor for Agriculture and Social Services, Comrade Tayo Aderinola, alongside the Special Adviser on Agriculture and Social Services, Hon. Adefemi Adeyemi, and the Head of the Agriculture Department, Mrs Abiola.
Other members of the delegation included supervisors and special advisers of the council, as well as members and executives of the Ikeja Farmers Association, led by its President, Mr Martins Odewale, among other stakeholders.
Aderinola Reiterates Dauda’s Commitment to Food Security
Speaking at the event, the Supervisor for Agriculture and Social Services, Comrade Tayo Aderinola, said the Ikeja delegation attended the celebration on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, and the people of Ikeja.
“We are here on behalf of our distinguished Executive Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, and the good people of Ikeja Local Government,” Aderinola said.
He conveyed the Chairman’s goodwill message, which emphasised that food security remained a shared responsibility requiring deliberate collaboration among governments, farmers, agricultural professionals, private-sector stakeholders, community organisations and residents.
According to Aderinola, the Chairman stressed the critical role of local governments in advancing grassroots agricultural development, supporting smallholder farmers, encouraging urban and backyard farming, and creating opportunities for young people to embrace agriculture as a viable pathway to employment, entrepreneurship and wealth creation.
He further noted that the Dauda-led administration had reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives that promote food production, agricultural awareness, environmental sustainability and the economic empowerment of residents, particularly women and youths.
Agricultural Exhibition, March-Past Highlight Celebration
The celebration featured an extensive exhibition of agricultural products, including fresh farm produce, poultry products, cattle, various species of fish, shrimps, seafood and other agricultural commodities.
The exhibition showcased the diversity of agricultural resources and highlighted the importance of strengthening food production, supporting farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across Lagos State.
A major highlight of the event was the colourful march-past by representatives of the 57 councils. The participating delegations were received by the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who acknowledged the cheering farmers and council officials during the procession.
Ikeja Local Government’s participation underscored its commitment to grassroots agricultural development, farmers’ welfare and collaborative efforts to improve food availability and affordability.
The celebration also provided an opportunity for government representatives, farmers and other stakeholders to exchange ideas, showcase agricultural potential and strengthen partnerships towards building a more productive, sustainable and food-secure Lagos State.
Courtesy: Lagos Panorama
