In a move to streamline the supply chain of food into Lagos and minimize waste across the country, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a fleet of 150 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, powered trucks.
The announcement was made during the formal presentation of the ₦500 billion ‘Produce for Lagos’ Offtake Guarantee Fund and Programme in Lagos on Wednesday.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that the deployment of the trucks marks a transformative step in actualizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which includes food security as a core pillar.
He explained that Lagos is not only Nigeria’s most populous state but also its largest consumer of food, especially within the Southwest region.
Over 50 percent of all food traded in the region, the governor noted, is consumed in Lagos, making the city-state a critical hub in the nation’s food economy.
Sanwo-Olu lamented the recurring issue of food losses, citing that Lagos alone loses nearly half of its food supply due to poor storage facilities and an inefficient transportation system.
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The newly introduced 40-foot CNG trucks, he said, are designed to address this challenge. Capable of traveling to and from any part of the country on a single full tank without needing to refuel at petrol stations, the trucks are expected to ensure food arrives in Lagos fresher, faster, and with less spoilage.
The trucks are part of a broader logistics framework overseen by the Lagos State Food Systems Infrastructure Company and operated under the Ecolog Logistics brand. The project aims to bring structure and sustainability to Nigeria’s fragmented food supply system.
According to the governor, the initiative is more than just a transportation upgrade. It is envisioned as the first phase of a long-term effort to create an entire agricultural ecosystem—one built on efficient logistics, smart policies, and data-driven decision-making.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized that beyond the government’s investment, early signs suggest growing interest from the private sector, with companies expressing willingness to join the initiative and help build an enduring supply chain.
The governor assured the public that the initiative is grounded in a vision that extends beyond immediate gains. It is about laying the foundation for an agricultural system that is future-proof, capable of meeting both present and emerging food needs.
From creating scalable financial models to investing in critical infrastructure, Sanwo-Olu said every aspect of the project is designed to outlast current political terms and continue delivering value for generations to come.
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