Following the adoption of Sagbokoji and Whala-Koji communities to improve food security for a period of six months through a partnership between Emmanuel Chapel and Lagos Food Bank Initiative, there will be a Temporary Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) outreach and a Family Farming monitoring and evaluation (M&E) on the 4th of May, 2026, in these communities, respectively.
ABOUT SAGBOKOJI COMMUNITY:
Sagbokoji is a densely populated, underserved island community in the Amuwo-Odofin local government area of Lagos State, accessible by boat from Apapa, and CMS jetty, Lagos Island. It is home to roughly 30,000 residents who face significant challenges, including a lack of clean water, electricity, and limited healthcare access, often relying on one primary health center.
ABOUT WHALA-KOJI COMMUNITY:
Whala-Koji is a riverine community located in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. It is one of the cluster villages located opposite the Tin-can Island Port in Apapa, located near other similar communities, including Sagbo Koji (the oldest/largest), Bishop Koji, Akoponawa, and Gandiekoji. It is largely a fishing community and is often characterized by high levels of deprivation, with residents having limited access to basic amenities.
ABOUT OUR PARTNER:
Emmanuel Chapel is a vibrant and welcoming Christian community located in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. They are committed to glorifying God through worship, fostering spiritual growth, serving communities, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the world.
GOAL:
To improve food security and sustainable empowerment for a duration of six months in Sagbokoji and Whala-Koji communities.
OBJECTIVES:
- To distribute nutritious food items through the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
- To establish urban backyard poultry farms through Family Farming, for consumption and enterprise.
DATE: 4th May, 2026.
LOCATION: Sagbokoji and Whala-Koji Communities.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: Resilient households in Sagbokoji and Whala-Koji communities.