Inspire Lagos Food Market is proud to announce its one-year anniversary, commemorated with a transformative four-day hunger intervention program scheduled to hold from August 19th–22nd, 2025. Themed “Global Standards & Local Action for Ending Hunger and Food Insecurity through Volunteering,” the initiative will span multiple local government areas across Lagos State, directly impacting 10,000 residents through a 50% subsidy food market, community outreach, and volunteer-led activities.
Spearheaded by Convener Ambassador Abiola Adebajo, the anniversary celebration will spotlight Inspire Lagos’s mission to combat hunger, empower volunteers, and promote sustainable, community-driven solutions to food insecurity.
Programme Highlights includes:
Zero Hunger BootCamp
A strategic General Assembly of Inspire Volunteers and food security experts, featuring solution-driven sessions focused on global best practices and local interventions.
Inspire On The Street
A grassroots outreach delivering discounted food and hunger awareness directly to underserved communities.
Inspire Food Market: Special Edition
A specially curated implementation of Inspire’s intervention model, featuring slashed-price food sales, vendor exhibitions, and public engagement.
Anniversary Gala & Awards Night
A formal evening celebrating Inspire’s milestones, honoring volunteers, recognizing strategic partners and launch of Inspire 50-50 mandate.
Some of the confirmed Guest Speakers & Thought Leaders are:
Chude Jideonwo – Founder, Joy Inc.
Funmi Omoyele – Change Agent and Program Cordinator, Lagos Agrinnovation Hub.
Hon. Abisola Olusanya – Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems
Debola Deji-Kurumi (DDK) – Transformation Coach
Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende – Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development
Samuel Adeyinka Owa – Founder, Save the Slum Initiative
Rotimi Olawale – Co-founder, Youth Hub Africa
Deborah Adewale – Director of Volunteers, Inspire Lagos Food Market
In just one year, Inspire Lagos Food Market has reached over 25,000 residents through its mobile and community-based markets, offering essential food items at subsidized rates. The initiative continues to champion SDG 2: Zero Hunger, leveraging public-private partnerships and volunteer-powered outreach to build a hunger-free Lagos.
Inspire Lagos Food Market invites philanthropists, corporate partners, community leaders, and members of the public to support and participate in this impactful event. For partnership opportunities, volunteer registration, or press access, please visit: www.inspirelagosfoodmarket.org or contact: info@inspirelagosfoodmarket.org
“This anniversary is not just a celebration of what we have achieved; it’s a renewal of our commitment to consolidating the efforts of the State Government in alleviating hunger and food insecurity across Lagos — one household at a time. Hunger is everyone’s fight, and we’re proud to continue leading the change within our community,” — Ambassador Abiola Adebajo, Convener, Inspire Lagos Food Market
