Lagos State governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, has, said the Eko Rice value chain had created no fewer than 2,620 jobs.

This was as he announced the unveiling of the ‘Five Billion Series 1’ of the ‘30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme’.

A statement tweeted by the governor said the unveiling is a public-private partnership which is a game-changer for agriculture and food security in the state.

Governor SANWO-OLU noted that the state was also empowering local farmers and driving economic growth together adding it is ensuring food security for over 80 per cent of Lagos families.

he added that rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour by Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu, is said to have hit the market, with the listing of the commodity for trade in Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange.