Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday pledged to revitalise the agriculture sector in the state toward boosting food production. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge during the inspection of the Songhai Model of the Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme (AGRIC YES) located in Avia-Igborosun in Badagry. The governor later inspected the approved jetty for boats in the town which was named after a former Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. On this entourage were the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Solomon Bonu and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three local government chairmen in Badagry welcomed Sanwo-Olu, who came to the city through the waterways.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2020 20:15 UTC