‘We Will Deliver Africa’s Largest Food Security Hub On Schedule’

Origin Tech Group has assured that it will complete the construction of the largest food logistics hub in Africa and the second largest globally, after the iconic Rungis International Market in France, on schedule despite the country’s economic challenges.

The Company stated this during a working visit by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with members of the State Executive Council, the leadership and members of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems led by its Commissioner, Abisola Olusanya, government officials, and journalists to the Food Logistics hub in the Ketu-Ereyun, in the Epe Division of Lagos State.

The executive chairman of Origin Tech Group, Prince Joseph Samuel, noted that “despite economic challenges, we are committed to delivering this world-class facility on schedule.”

Samuel assured that the project would be delivered before the second anniversary of the Governor’s second term, adding that “upon completion, Lagosians can anticipate a 50 per cent reduction in food prices due to integrated facilities like cold and dry storage, Africa’s largest abattoir, and a jetty for streamlined goods transportation.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu, during the project’s inspection, said the project reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to increasing food security and infrastructure development from their current 18 percent to over 50 percent.

The groundbreaking 220-hectare facility initiated less than two years ago, promises to revolutionise Lagos’ food ecosystem by improving accessibility, stabilising market prices, and reducing post-harvest losses.

The governor revealed that the project’s first phase is slated for completion by the second quarter of 2025, emphasising “his administration’s commitment to the project given its critical role in safeguarding the state’s food supply and security.”

The Governor highlighted the project’s importance: “This hub represents a pivotal step toward achieving food sufficiency and affordability for Lagosians. By reducing wastage and optimising supply chains, we aim to stabilise food prices and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions.”

He also announced plans to replicate middle-level market hubs across Ajah, Agege, Oregun, and Ikorodu, similar to the pioneering initiative in Idi-Oro, Mushin that was launched last year by the governor, explaining that “these hubs will serve as distribution points connected to the Lagos Central Food Security and Logistics Park (LHP) in Epe food logistics park, ensuring seamless and efficient food supply throughout Lagos as well as bordering communities.”