In a country where food spoilage continues to affect prices and availability, building the right kind of storage infrastructure is more than a construction project; it’s a direct step toward solving a national challenge. Dutum’s work on the 22,500 sqm Dry Storage Facility at the Lagos Central Food Security Systems & Logistics Hub is part of this solution.
Why dry storage matters in Nigeria
Each year, a significant portion of Nigeria’s agricultural produce is lost due to inadequate storage. While cold storage is essential for perishables, many other goods, such as grains, pulses, packaged foods, and dried goods, also require proper dry storage to maintain quality, reduce spoilage, and ensure year-round availability.
In a city like Lagos, where millions rely on a stable food supply, dry storage plays a critical role in strengthening the entire food value chain.
Dutum’s role in building better storage
Dutum was contracted to build the entire 22,500 sqm Dry Storage Facility at the Lagos Central Food Security Systems & Logistics Hub, one of the largest integrated food hubs in West Africa.
Our work on this facility focuses on delivering:
- Temperature- and humidity-controlled dry storage zones to maintain product quality
- Energy-efficient insulation and ventilation systems
- Logistics-friendly layouts for streamlined loading and unloading
- Structural quality is built for long-term durability and scalability
Every aspect of this project has been carefully designed to meet food safety standards and support future growth and development.
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Supporting food systems that work
The Dry Storage Facility is one critical component of the broader Lagos Central Food Security Systems & Logistics Hub. Together, the Hub’s facilities, including dry storage, cold storage, and logistics infrastructure, will enable a more efficient, resilient food supply chain.
By providing farmers, suppliers, and retailers with modern storage and distribution capabilities, this project helps ensure that food moves quickly and safely, reducing waste, improving availability, and making fresh, affordable food more accessible to residents of Lagos.
Built with purpose
For Dutum, this is not just another construction project; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable, national solution. By helping build the kind of infrastructure that supports local agriculture, reduces spoilage, and strengthens food security, we’re creating something that matters for today and for the future.
We’re proud to be building the entire 22,500 sqm Storage Facility at the heart of this vital initiative.
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