Mr Abiodun Olaniyi, the Project Coordinator of the Nigeria International Agriculture Expo (NIAEXPO 2025), has said that the upcoming event will enhance Nigeria’s agribusiness potential and strengthen its position in the global agricultural market.
Speaking at a press conference on wednesday in Abuja, Olaniyi stated that the expo, which is in its 7th edition, would serve as a marketplace for innovation, as well as a platform to promote trade and investment in the agricultural sector.
The expo’s theme, “showcasing Nigeria’s agricultural potential on a global stage,” highlights its role in connecting local stakeholders with international partners to drive growth and sustainability in the industry.
He noted that the event would project Nigeria as a leading agribusiness hub in Africa.
He explained that NIAEXPO 2025 would focus on promoting local innovations, empowering women in agribusiness, and connecting farmers to international markets, with the goal of contributing to global food security and sustainable agriculture.
“The expo will also address critical issues such as post-harvest losses, poor access to finance, and inefficiencies in logistics and supply chains.
“Countries that participated in previous editions include Russia, India, the U.S., Estonia, and China.
“For 2025, we’ll have representatives from Nigeria’s geopolitical zones and other African countries.
“The expo will build capacity on topics like agro-logistics, digital agriculture, and women’s participation in agribusiness,” Olaniyi said.
He added that crops like broccoli, cauliflower, and moringa would be spotlighted for their underutilised potential.
According to him, a forum on organic and agroecology education will also be held.
Olaniyi emphasised that crops such as cashew, cocoa, sugarcane, and mushrooms offered huge economic opportunities, but required better policies and stakeholder synergy to fully harness their value.
Also speaking, Mr Adekunle Adamson, Regional Project Lead for NIAEXPO, said the 2025 edition would feature Farmers’ Day and a Women Entrepreneurship Hub to promote inclusivity.
“Farmers’ Day is designed to celebrate and empower farmers through training and exposure to new techniques.
“We’re also spotlighting women and youth in agribusiness, offering support from product registration to packaging and marketing.
“The Women Entrepreneurship Hub will provide a platform for aspiring and established female agripreneurs to gain practical knowledge, improve product visibility, and scale their businesses,” Adamson said.
