Coconut is the main cash crop in southwestern Nigeria, with Lagos State accounting for the majority of national production and supporting over 40,000 livelihoods, despite a long period of decline following historical and economic shifts. While the sector remains constrained by low productivity due to outdated varieties and technologies, upgrading the coconut value chain presents a strong opportunity to strengthen supply, improve incomes and nutrition, and promote a more resilient and sustainable agrifood system in Lagos State.