“From Farm to Future”: NOAN Drives Lagos Organic Revolution for Food Security and Health

With Nigeria battling rising food insecurity, health challenges, and environmental threats, the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN) has kicked off a national call to action — starting from Lagos, Africa’s bustling megacity.

At its 2025 Technical Workshop, Organic Fair, and Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ikeja, NOAN declared organic agriculture as Nigeria’s “pathway out of poverty and poor health,” urging stakeholders to embrace innovative, eco-friendly food systems that benefit both people and the planet.

“This isn’t just a conference — it’s a movement,” said NOAN President Jude Obi in his welcome address. “We are here to disrupt the food and nutrition status quo with practical, sustainable solutions that work for Nigerians.”

Themed “Innovative Organic Food Systems for Sustainable National Development,” the event features expert panels, a vibrant organic fair, and high-level strategy sessions aimed at scaling agroecology and empowering smallholder farmers, urban growers, and rural communities.

With Lagos as the host city, NOAN says the choice is strategic — tapping into the state’s market size, population density, and policy influence to drive national impact.

Key partners including Biovision Africa Trust, GIZ, ECOWAS, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation are backing NOAN’s push for widespread adoption of organic practices. The association is also serving as the regional secretariat for organic agriculture across West Africa.

Topics explored at the event include: Innovations in organic farming, Expanding local and international organic markets, Strengthening policy and regulatory support, Improving food safety, nutrition, and public health and Empowering youth and smallholders in agroecology

Obi challenged Nigerians to see organic not as elite or abstract, but as a practical, people-centered solution to urgent national problems.
“Organic is not a luxury. It is survival. It is opportunity. It is the future,” he said.

The gathering continues this week with exhibitions, networking, and roadmapping sessions to build an inclusive, health-driven food economy for Nigeria and beyond.