Obasanjo, Sanwo-Olu, Adesina to Lead Key Conversations at 2025 AgriConnect Conference
Naija247news reports that high-level stakeholders in Africa’s agricultural transformation agenda are set to converge at the 2025 AgriConnect Conference, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina confirmed as keynote speakers.
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Naija247news understands that the conference, themed “Building Sustainable Food Systems Through Innovation and Investment,” will be held in Lagos in March 2025 and aims to address pressing challenges in agribusiness, food security, and climate-resilient agriculture across Africa.
According to Naija247news, the annual AgriConnect Conference has become a premier platform for connecting policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and technology innovators in a bid to unlock inclusive growth opportunities within the continent’s food value chains.
Naija247news gathered that Obasanjo, a long-standing advocate for agricultural development in Africa, is expected to highlight the urgency of reforming land policies and promoting youth-driven agri-enterprises. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who has been vocal about urban food systems and value chain development in Lagos, will be addressing the role of state governments in supporting agro-innovation and investment readiness.
Dr. Adesina, a globally recognized voice on food systems transformation, will deliver a keynote focused on “Financing Africa’s Green Food Future,” drawing on recent AfDB-led investments in climate-smart agriculture and food processing hubs.
Other prominent speakers and panelists scheduled to participate include leaders from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the World Bank, AGRA, and representatives from top agri-tech startups in Nigeria and beyond.
Naija247news understands that this year’s conference will also feature an Agri-Fintech Pavilion, a showcase of digital solutions for farm-to-market access, insurance, and supply chain tracking. Additionally, the AgriConnect Deal Room will return, facilitating curated investment matchmaking sessions between agri-entrepreneurs and investors.
Organizers say the 2025 edition will include policy roundtables, farmer-led innovation exhibitions, and masterclasses on sustainable inputs, smart irrigation, and regenerative soil practices.
Naija247news reports that the AgriConnect Conference continues to position Nigeria as a hub for continental discussions on food systems resilience, agribusiness competitiveness, and climate adaptation.
With over 2,000 delegates expected to attend, including participants from government ministries, international donor agencies, academia, and rural cooperatives, the 2025 AgriConnect Conference promises to chart new pathways for Africa’s agricultural future.
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