Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Since the state was founded in 1967,^[3] the agricultural sector in the state has evolved throughout several decades. At the time of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture's creation, the policy focus was on direct production by the state. For a variety of reasons, the legislative focus has shifted over time from direct production to creating a favorable climate for private sector investment. To manage certain sections of the Sector, a number of specialized agencies were established. The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA), the Agricultural Land Holding Authority (ALHA), the Lagos State Input Supply Authority (LAISA), and the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority are among these organizations (LSADA).

Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) is a parastatal under the Lagos state Ministry of Agriculture.^[4][5] The authority was established on 15 May 1996.^[6] The mandate of the agency is to promote sustainable Coconut Production in the state.^[5] Coconut is the main cash crop of Lagos State, hence the need of LASCODA to maximize its comparative advantage for production, processing and utilization.^[6]

• The Lagos State Government through LASCODA donated 300 coconut seedlings to the Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, for the establishment of a coconut plantation.^[7]
• The Lagos State Government through LASCODA conducted training more than 450 young entrepreneurs on the use of coconut waste in arts and craft.^[8]
• The Ministry of Agriculture state through LASCODA engaged 10 bakeries to ensure the mass production of coconut bread in the state.^[9]
• The State Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) signed a $200,000 Unilateral Trust Fund Agreement for the development of the coconut value chain^[10]
• In Lagos State, Nigeria, the Lagos State Ministry offers sustainable food production.^[11]