Eko Farm Fair Connects Farmers and Consumers in Lagos

The 2026 Eko Farm Fair, held in Lagos under the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow,” provided smallholder farmers with a platform to connect with consumers and scale their businesses. The event featured farmers, agribusinesses, government officials, and thousands of shoppers.

Exhibitors, including Edeh Felicitas Ogochukwu of NurisWell and smallholder farmer Kehinde Oyindamola, expressed challenges such as logistics and market access. The fair, organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems in partnership with the BATN Foundation, aims to directly link producers with consumers, addressing barriers to sustainable income for farmers.

Since 2019, this partnership has supported over 4,000 farmers and engaged more than 10,000 shoppers, facilitating millions of naira in income. Ruth Owojaiye, Board Director of the BATN Foundation, noted the Foundation's investment of over ₦5 billion in agricultural initiatives, benefiting over 1.9 million people through various support programs.