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The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inaugurated the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered trucks at the launch of the N500 billion ‘Produce for Lagos’ Offtake Guarantee Fund and Programme on Wednesday in Lagos.

The News Agency Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trucks would transport food from across the country to Lagos in order to reduce post-harvest losses in the country.

Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to foster the achievement of food security in the country.

“Lagos is Nigeria’s food market and we consume over 50 per cent of the food that is traded in the Southwest part of the country.

“We have a food economy that is valued at over N6 trillion, it is also noted that Lagos loses 50 per cent of its food largely due to poor storage and inefficient transportation.

“It became clear that we must organise our food systems to feed our people well.

“The ‘Produce for Lagos’ programme will help to create logistics support and it will help to connect directly to the Lagos dynamic food economy.

“That is why we are launching Ecolog logistics trucks through the Lagos State Food Systems Infrastructure Company,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor added that the trucks, when in operation, would help to create a new agriculture ecosystem.

“We are going to launch about 150 40-foot trucks that will serve as a step or test for the smooth movement of food.

“The trucks are all CNG powered that can travel to all parts of the country on a full tank and return back to Lagos without refuelling at any petrol station.

“These trucks are first of its kind and it is a big initiative for us as a country and as a state.

“So, for us the N500 billion is just a tip, and as you see that some of our friends in private sector are beginning to show interest.

“What we are doing here is that we are creating a whole new agricultural ecosystem, one that will rise from the demands of today and tomorrow, to combining our policy that will be well focused, creating a financial model that will outlive us.

“And building infrastructure that will live even for generations that are coming behind us and ensuring that we have a robust database that everybody can work on,” Sanwo-Olu said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

agentNija:
Good one from Sanwo Olu. If only Tinubu can allow Lagos money to breath.

agentNija:
Good one from Sanwo Olu. If only Tinubu can allow Lagos money to breath.

agentNija:
Good one from Sanwo Olu. If only Tinubu can allow Lagos money to breath.

motymop:
This country is poor ooh

150 long truck vehicles for logistics for the population of 20 million people

I don't trust anything cng especially with our low maintenance mentality.

TimeManager:
When Jagaban, the Knight Commander was pushing the CNG initiative, some folks with limited understanding were making a fun of it. Now we have seen the gradual progress CNG is beginning to have across the country. Dangote is changing the face of logistics in the oil sector with an initial units of 4,000 CNG trucks, pretty soon, other marketers will follow suit. Lagos is also pioneering food logistics with CNG trucks, the impact will reduce costs of food items, good and services. Aside that, transporters are gradually embracing CNG as well.
God bless Nigeria.


-Kiss the truth!

motymop:
This country is poor ooh

150 long truck vehicles for logistics for the population of 20 million people

I don't trust anything cng especially with our low maintenance mentality.

Goodvibes007:
The Lagos money Tinubu helped established. Is everything okay with you?

agentNija:
Good one from Sanwo Olu. If only Tinubu can allow Lagos money to breath.

TimeManager:
https://nannews.ng/2025/07/23/lagos-unveils-150-cng-trucks-to-boost-food-logistics/

omoredia:
Without the application of wisdom, financial resources alone will be insufficient to achieve the desired outcome.

LordFaraday:
‎I honestly can’t understand why people like you remain unconcerned, even as Nigeria is now officially ranked the 12th poorest country in the world.
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‎This should be a wake-up call for every well-meaning Nigerian. The APC government has mastered the art of propaganda—selling illusions while the country slides deeper into poverty.
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‎We can't afford to stay silent or indifferent. It's time to open our eyes, challenge the narrative, and demand accountable, visionary leadership. Our future—and that of the next generation—depends on it.

rajiedreez:
What are other states governor doing about food security in their states

agentNija:
Good one from Sanwo Olu. If only Tinubu can allow Lagos money to breath.

agentNija:
Good one from Sanwo Olu. If only my state governor can allow my state's money to breath.

Softmirror:
Wisdom you say. Please shed more light, please sir.

zero8zero:
From poverty capital down to 12th, there's gradually progress. Biko, when PDP was in power, could you tell us what happened to our road networks, rail, refineries, manufacturing sector, foreign reserves, Education, health & co.