Hon. Bonu Solomon Sannu, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been recognised as one of the state’s most dynamic and proactive legislators.
Within just a year of his first term, he has gained widespread admiration from his constituents, delivering the dividends of democracy in ways they haven’t experienced before.
Despite his primary responsibility of influencing laws that provide critical social amenities, Hon. Sannu has gone beyond his legislative duties, personally addressing the needs of his constituents and enacting laws that directly tackle their concerns.
His dedication has earned him immense gratitude from the people of Badagry, who acknowledge his efforts to improve their lives.
At the 9th stakeholders’ meeting across Lagos State, Hon. Sannu met with a large turnout of constituents eager to engage with their representatives and discuss ways to further develop the constituency.
The meeting, which took place at the Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat in Iworo, Badagry, focused on the critical issue of food security.
During the event, Hon. Sannu stressed the importance of prioritising food security to ensure a sustainable future for the state.
He pointed out that food insecurity is a complex issue that requires the joint efforts of both the government and citizens to resolve.
The theme of this year’s stakeholders’ meeting, “Ensuring Food Security for Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-Grown Farming,” aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals aimed at eradicating poverty.
Hon. Sannu emphasised that food security remains a top priority for lawmakers in the assembly, and called for increased youth involvement in farming and local agricultural initiatives.
The lawmaker’s call to action reflects his deep commitment to the well-being of his constituents and his proactive approach to addressing pressing challenges facing Lagos State.
He said: “We at the Lagos State House of Assembly are committed to making Lagos a food-producing state and not just a consuming state in the agriculture value chain to tackle the present-day reality of food insufficiency.
“Our commitment is exemplified through transformational laws and policy supervision in the agricultural sector,” he said, noting that with the collaboration of the Assembly, the government of the state has made giant strides in the agriculture sector.
He highlighted several agricultural initiatives, including the establishment of the 34-hectare Ikorodu Fish Farm Estate, which can produce and process 10,000 tons of fish annually in collaboration with 400 fish farmers in the state.
He also mentioned the AGRIC-YES programme, as well as the Oke-Aro and Gberigbe Pig Farm Estates, which currently partner with 1,200 farmers and have the capacity to house and process 88,000 mature pigs each year.
“It is important to reiterate that, as lawmakers, we have also created an enabling environment for farming activities to thrive in the state, particularly through the passage of anti-open grazing of livestock Law in September 2021.”
Offering solutions to the issue, the amiable and insightful lawmaker emphasized that to achieve food sufficiency, farming capacity must be expanded, and residents should also consider engaging in animal husbandry.
Stakeholders at the event highlighted Badagry’s potential, noting that as a rural community, it can serve as a key food producer for Lagos State.
They urged the state government to provide the necessary support to farmers in the area to help them operate efficiently and boost food production for the state.
The event was attended by traditional rulers, market traders, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), youths, students, and residents of the constituency.
