The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, hosted the Lagos Agrithon 2025 Grand Finale on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Workforce, Gbagada, Lagos.
The Lagos Agrithon is a pioneering agricultural food system hackathon designed to empower agripreneurs with innovative, technology-driven solutions to real challenges within the Lagos agrifood ecosystem. The initiative provides a dynamic platform for startups, innovators, and teams working in agriculture and the food systems vale chain.
This year’s edition brought together a vibrant community of over 1000 participants, who showcased creative ideas spanning smart farming, food processing, cold chain, and waste management. Over the course of the program, the 36 selected finalists through a rigorous selection process engaged in pitch sessions and intensive mentorship aimed at refining their solutions for real-world application.
The Lagos Agrithon 2025 Grand Finale featured a distinguished panel of 15 jurors, comprising experts, investors, and industry leaders who assessed each team’s innovation, scalability, and potential impact on Lagos’ food systems.
In her address, Ms. Abisola Olusanya commended the creativity and resilience demonstrated by the participants. She emphasized the Lagos State Government’s commitment to fostering youth-driven innovations that advance food security, job creation, and economic growth across the state. She also mentioned the importance of collaboration among the members of the Lagos Agrinnovation Club.
The Lagos Agrithon 2025 marks another milestone in the state’s efforts to build a thriving, future-ready agricultural ecosystem.
