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In line with its commitment to food security and sufficiency in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has established concrete plans for effective collaboration between Rungis International Market, renowned as the world’s second-largest wholesale food market, and the Lagos State Government.
Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed the collaboration during the visit of some Lagos State Government officials to the Rungis International Market in Paris, France, on Thursday.
Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya; Special Adviser to Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Omotola Fashola; and Executive Assistant to Governor on Agriculture, Mr. Olaniwun Gbolabo Owolabi, said the aim of the visit was to establish strategic and technical partnerships essential for the development and operationalisation of the Lagos Food and Logistics Hub.
The governor had robust discussions with some key individuals, which included the Chairman and Executive Officer of Semmaris, Stephane Layani; Director of the International Business Unit, Bertrand Ambrouse; Head of International Projects at Semmaris-Rungis Market, Timothée Witkowski; and Chairman of Origin Group, Prince S.J. Samuel.
Speaking about the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “I had the opportunity to explore the vibrant Rungis International Market in Paris. I was inspired to discover that this market is not just the second-largest wholesale food market in the world but also covers an impressive 232 hectares of land. “This visit puts into motion the beginning of a meaningful strategic and technical partnership for the development and operationalisation of our Lagos Food and Logistics Hub project.
