Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture said it generated over N1billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) this year alone in spite of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this while speaking at this year’s Lagos Food Fest, which took place on Sunday, explaining that the event was put together to allow residents to unwind and relax with their families.
She noted that the Food Fest was a follow-up on the success story of the five editions of the annual Lagos Seafood Festival, which was held between the year 2012 to 2020, adding that it allowed the state to celebrate its seafood varieties that are spiced up with other exciting side attractions.
“We just want to give them the honour, we want to give them the accord for serving the state well, they have gone over and beyond in this year 2021 to deliver food security to a reasonable extent.
“For the first time in the history of the ministry, we’ve crossed a billion in IGR. So we feel that it’s imperative that we give them some form of appreciation,” the commissioner said.
The ministry also used the occasion to celebrate some of their outstanding staff who assisted to achieve the triumph in the last one year.
Gifts were given to both junior and senior members of staff and the highest revenue-generating agency for outstanding performances.
The highlight of the event was the appearance of Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was the Special guest of honour and was seen preparing seafood rice with celebrity chef, and the winner of Big Brother Nigeria, Mr. Whitemoney, to the delight of all the guests.
The Food Fest which has as its theme: “A taste of Lagos,” was spiced with various entertaining activities, including a fashion show, music presentation, among others.
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