CDS describes the initiative “produces for Lagos” as a model for national security, resilience

CDS describes the initiative “produces for Lagos” as a model for national security, resilience

Lagos (basic reporter) The head of the defense staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, praised the government of the Lagos State for the launch of the “Production for Lagos” program and the 500 billion acquisition guarantee fund, describing it as a visionary initiative that fills the critical bond between food safety and national stability.

Speaking at the official presentation of the program on Wednesday 23 July 2025, Gen Musa expressed admiration for the courageous collaboration between Lagos State, the private sector and the Lagos Food Systems Infrastructure Company (Lafsinco), noting that the initiative arrives in a crucial moment when Nigeria needs an urgent need for resilience and strict strategies to enhance the food systems and

He recognized the strategic alignment of the initiative with the Roadmap of the agricultural and food system of the Lagos state of 2021, applauding the approach based on state data to strengthen agricultural chains. He underlined that food safety remains one of the most effective and non -Kinetic tools to prevent insecurity, poverty and unemployment throughout the nation.

The CDS has also observed that vehicles for special purposes (SPV) such as Lafsinco, Ekolog and Lagos Bulk Trading Company are establishing a replicable framework that not only increases production and food logistics, but also safeguard the livelihoods throughout the country.

Gen Musa, he also praised constant excellence in governance shown by the state of Lagos, highlighting his trajectory of economic growth, infrastructure steps and strategic urban planning as reference parameters in subnational leadership. He praised the Governor Babajide Sanwo-El Olusola for supporting and expanding the legacy of innovation and vision thrown by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

While expressing gratitude for the invitation to participate in the launch, General Musa reiterated the commitment of the armed forces of Nigeria to support non -Kinetic strategies that promote peace and stability. He also extended the appreciation to the president and commander in chief, his excellence Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his continuous support for the nation security architecture.