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Lisabi Foods Introduces New Products … Receives Awards
A foremost indigenous food manufacturing company in Nigeria, the Lisabi Foods Nigeria Limited has unveiled new products for the Nigeria market, which is expected to enter the Nigeria market later in the year.
The Managing Director of the company, Shex Ladipo, has said that the repackaged products, which were developed to safeguard the good health of Nigerians, include wheat meal flour, bean, flour, gold’s choco, pure yam flour, Gold’s Wheat ‘O’, and Gold’s Custard among others.
He said, “with this new packaging being introduced, the company will be matching its high quality products with international standard packaging, as its Gold’s custard recently received the NIS and MANCAP certification from the Standard Organization of Nigeria”.
The Managing Director, who made the revelations as the company celebrates its 70 years of operations as well as commemorate the centenary of late Josephus Kayode, the founder of the company and also mark the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) award, also assured that the company is set to expand production.
He said that Lisabi Foods will increase its products and begin export, noting that, the company was incorporated on October 19, 1939, making it the pioneer indigenous food processing company and that by mid 40s, the company was already exporting its indigenous food items to the United Kingdom for the benefits of growing number of Nigerians who were in search of the Golden Fleece.
The wife of the founder, Oloye Ladipo was also at the occasion.
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FCTA, Others Chart Path To Organic Agriculture Practices
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and other stakeholders have charted path to improved organic agriculture practices nationwide.
At a 2024 national organic and agroecology business summit held recently in Abuja, stakeholders took turn to speak on the additional areas of promoting the practices.
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Lawan Geidam, advocated for sustainable practice to develop resilient food systems that will benefit people.
The event, with the theme,”Towards Policies for Upscaling Organic Agroecological Businesses in Nigeria”, is aimed at fostering growth in the organic agriculture sector.
Geidam, who was represented by the Acting Director, Agric Services, in the Secretariat, Mr. Ofili Bennett, emphasised the success of organic and agroecological farming, reling on the active involvement of farmers, businesses and consumers.
He reassured attendees that the FCT Administration, led by the Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance the livelihood of residents.
Geidam described the partnership between the Secretariat and the organic and Agroecology initiative for a monthly exhibition and sale of organic products in the FCTA premises as a testament to this commitment.
“The ARDS remains committed to driving policies and initiatives that align with national goals and global standards”, Geidam said.
On her part, the Chairperson of Organic and Agroecology Initiative, Mrs. Janet Igho, urged residents to embrace healthy eating habits to sustain a good lifestyle. She stressed the importance of adopting organic practices, highlighting the benefits of going organic, growing organic and consuming organic products.
Igho expressed her optimism regarding the Agricultural Revival Programmes as articulated in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, which aims at fostering food and nutrition security.
She also extended her gratitude to ARDS for graciously allocating a space in the FCTA premises for the exhibition and sale of organic products, noting that the platform has been effectively used to advance the promotion of organic agriculture in FCT.
Igho outlined several benefits of organic agriculture which includes improved soil health, increased biodiversity, availability nutritious and healthy food and a reduced carbon footprint.
Stakeholders at the summit, underscored the critical need for enhanced private sector involvement and robust capacity building initiatives for farmers.
They highlighted the importance of implementing supportive policies to foster the growth of the organic agriculture sector.
In the light of the significant challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, stakeholders decided that organic agricultural practices present sustainable solutions and a pathway for a more resilient and productive farming systems.
The three-day summit featured exhibitions showcasing organic foods, fruits, vegetables and fertilizers, providing an opportunity for residents to better appreciate the benefits of production and consumption of organic agricultural products.
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