Abuja: Mr. Abiodun Olaniyi, Project Coordinator of the Nigeria International Agriculture Expo (NIAEXPO 2025), has announced that the upcoming expo will enhance Nigeria’s agribusiness potential and reinforce its standing in the global agricultural market. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 7th edition of the event, Olaniyi highlighted that the expo, themed ‘Showcasing Nigeria’s Agricultural Potential on a Global Stage,’ would act as a marketplace for innovation, while also promoting trade and investment in the agricultural sector.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Olaniyi emphasized that the event is set to project Nigeria as a leading agribusiness hub in Africa. He explained that NIAEXPO 2025 aims to promote local innovations, empower women in agribusiness, and connect farmers to international markets, with the overarching goal of contributing to global food security and sustainable agriculture. The expo will address critical issues such as post-harvest losses, poor access to finance, and inefficiencies in logistics and supply chains.
Countries that have participated in previous editions include Russia, India, the U.S., Estonia, and China. For the 2025 edition, representatives from Nigeria’s geopolitical zones and other African countries will be in attendance. The expo will also focus on building capacity on topics such as agro-logistics, digital agriculture, and women’s participation in agribusiness. Crops like broccoli, cauliflower, and moringa will be spotlighted for their underutilized potential, and a forum on organic and agroecology education will also be held.
Olaniyi stressed the economic opportunities presented by crops such as cashew, cocoa, sugarcane, and mushrooms, but noted the need for better policies and stakeholder synergy to fully harness their value. Mr. Adekunle Adamson, Regional Project Lead for NIAEXPO, highlighted that the 2025 edition will feature Farmers’ Day and a Women Entrepreneurship Hub to promote inclusivity. Farmers’ Day aims to celebrate and empower farmers through training and exposure to new techniques, while 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.
