BATN Foundation, Lagos Deepen 8-Year Partnership to Boost Poultry Production, Food Security

The BATN Foundation and Lagos State Government have launched a new partnership called the 'Chicks to Plate' Project, expanding their 8-year collaboration to boost poultry production and food security. The initiative, in partnership with the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA), aims to train 200 poultry farmers in modern production techniques, with 40 top-performing layer farmers receiving extra support to grow their businesses.

The project represents the next step in the Foundation's eight-year partnership with LSADA, which previously trained 1,436 fish farmers in aquaculture and related skills. Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, highlighted the project's alignment with the state's ambition to increase local food production to 50% within the next few years.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Mr. Emmanuel Audu, emphasized that the 'Chicks to Plate' initiative builds upon the success of their previous 'Fingerlings to Fork' programme, demonstrating the transformative impact of private-public partnerships in agriculture. OLudare Odusanya, Executive Director of BATN Foundation, stressed the importance of providing farmers with practical skills, improved productivity, and market opportunities to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute to economic empowerment.

The Permanent Secretary and Programme Manager of LSADA expressed confidence that the 'Chicks to Plate' Project will accelerate poultry production, strengthen farmer resilience, and support Lagos State's vision for a more food-secure economy.