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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to roll out the second phase of the ‘Ounje Eko’ Farmers’ Subsidy Programme before the end of November, aimed at supporting farmers and enhancing food production across the state. The initiative seeks to provide farmers with access to quality feed, inputs, and equipment, helping to stabilise food prices and sustain agricultural productivity.
The announcement was made by Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during a press briefing at Alausa, Ikeja. She described the programme as a key intervention of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, designed to strengthen food systems, empower local farmers, and cushion the impact of rising production costs, particularly during the festive season.
The first phase of the programme, launched earlier this year, benefited over 5,000 farmers. Building on that success, the second phase will expand support across multiple agricultural value chains, including poultry, fish, pig, and crop farming. Key features include:
25% subsidy on poultry feed (layer mash, broiler starter, and finisher) and fish feed. Free distribution of grains to pig farmers. Provision of agricultural equipment and inputs to crop farming clusters to promote mechanisation and reduce manual labour.
The programme will be implemented across 10 strategic locations in the state, including:
Farm Service Centre, Agege, Agricultural Training Institute, Araga, Epe Coconut House, Mowo, Badagry Fish Farm Estate, Odongunyan and Erikorodo Poultry Estates, Ikorodu, Aiyedoto Poultry Estate, Ojo, Ministry of Agriculture Cooperative Office, Ajah, Armed Forces Resettlement Centre
Participation is limited to registered farmer associations, such as the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter (PAN-LAG), the Lagos State Catfish Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN), and other farm estate and settlement associations to ensure transparency, accountability, and equitable distribution.
The second phase of ‘Ounje Eko’ reflects Lagos State’s commitment to strengthening local agriculture, empowering farmers, and sustaining food security for its residents.
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