Growtech West Africa, National Agricultural Development Fund partner to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth, food security Growtech West Africa, the international agribusiness platform, has announced a collaboration with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) ahead of the inaugural exhibition in Lagos, as stakeholders seek to strengthen access to technology, investment, and expertise that can support productivity and food security across Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
The collaboration connects Growtech’s international network of agricultural businesses, technology providers, and industry experts with NADF’s mandate to expand access to agricultural finance, strengthen productivity, and support food security in Nigeria. NADF’s support for the event will help broaden opportunities for stakeholders across the agricultural value chain to engage with new technologies, expertise, investment,and potential business partnerships.
Established by the Federal Government of Nigeria under the National Agricultural Development Fund (Establishment) Act 2022, NADF was created to address constraints in agricultural finance and unlock the potential of Nigeria’s agriculture and food systems. The Fund also supports innovation, research, capacity building, and the adoption of modern agricultural practices as part of its broader role in driving agricultural growth and inclusive socio-economic development.
Mohammed A Ibrahim, Executive Secretary/CEO, National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), stated: “Nigeria’s agricultural transformation requires an ecosystem where finance, technology, expertise, and enterprise can work together to create greater value. Events such as GrowtechWest Africa can help connect Nigerian businesses and agricultural enterprises with technologies, knowledge, and international expertise that can improve productivity, strengthen value chains, and create new economic opportunities.
NADF is pleased to support the event as part of our commitment to collaboration that expands opportunity, strengthens the agricultural sector, and contributes to a more resilient and prosperous food system.”