World Food Day 2026: How Lagos is Fighting High Food Prices & Post-Harvest Losses

Every October 16th, the world pauses to reflect on a fundamental human truth: Food is a right, not a privilege. In this special report for World Food Day 2026, themed "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow," we explore how the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Lagos State Government are tackling the global hunger crisis, soaring food prices, and supply chain bottlenecks locally. With staple food prices like Garri, Beans, and Rice tripling over recent years due to high transportation costs and post-harvest losses, Lagos State has unveiled concrete steps to empower farmers, eliminate middlemen, and make food affordable across its five divisions. Highlights in This Video: Vox Pop & Food Fair: Real reactions from residents on rising food prices and market realities in Lagos. Agro-Scholars Competition: The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems hosted a quiz competition among 30 public schools to inspire the next generation of agritech innovators: 🥇 1st Place: Ansarudeen Senior High School 🥈 2nd Place: Adeleja Girls Senior High School, Bariga 🥉 3rd Place: Keke Senior High School, Agege 5-Point Food Security Strategy: Unveiled at the Police College GRA Ikeja by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (representing Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu). Key Stakeholders: Featuring insights from Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture Abisola Olusanya and SA to the Governor Oluwarotimi Fashola. #WorldFoodDay2026 #FoodSecurity #LagosState #InnovateTodayNourishTomorrow #LagosAgriculture #SanwoOlu #AbisolaOlusanya #ZeroHunger #FAO #AgricInNigeria #LagosMarket