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Agric Expo
In recognition of the Federal Government’s efforts at moving Agriculture to the next level, FirstBank has emphasized the determination of being an overall contributor to the growth of the sector.
About FirstBank 2026 Agric & Export Expo
FirstBank’s Role in Agriculture and Non-Oil Export Growth
FirstBank has historically played a pivotal role in financing key sectors of the Nigerian economy. As Nigeria intensifies its focus on developing the non-oil sector, agriculture has re-emerged as a priority area for economic growth, job creation, and foreign exchange generation.
In recognition of the Federal Government’s renewed emphasis on agriculture and non-oil exports, FirstBank remains committed to being a major contributor to the sector’s growth and transformation.
The Bank serves a broad base of commercial agribusiness clients across Nigeria, with customers operating across the full agricultural value chain, including Production, Storage, Processing, Packaging of Agricultural Commodities and other non-oil exports
Purpose of the Agric & Export Expo
The Agric & Export Expo convenes stakeholders across the agricultural ecosystem to explore practical opportunities for collaboration, deepen value-chain participation, and strengthen financing models for a sector with significant growth potential.
Launched in 2017, the Expo was designed to stimulate national discourse and action on the economic benefits of building a sustainable agricultural value chain as an alternative source of economic development and foreign exchange through exports.
Highlights from Previous Editions
• 2018: Focused on driving conversations and partnerships that support sustainable businesses for agropreneurs, while creating avenues for growth and increased per capita income. The then Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, served as Special Guest of Honour, while Doyin Salami of Lagos Business School delivered the keynote address.
• 2019: Spotlighted opportunities and risk management in agribusiness. The edition featured three masterclasses facilitated by subject matter experts who shared practical experiences and success stories across specific agricultural business segments.
• 2025: Marked a strategic shift with the Expo renamed “FirstBank Agric & Export Expo” to reflect the economy’s growing focus on non-oil exports. The edition was themed “The Fundamentals of Building an Export-Driven Economy.”
The 2026 Edition
Building on the success of the 2025 edition, FirstBank is set to host the 5th edition of the Agric & Export Expo as a two-day hybrid event in 2026. The Expo will reinforce the Bank’s leadership in Nigeria’s agriculture and non-oil export sectors, while shifting the engagement focus from awareness to execution, conversion, and measurable business outcomes.
The theme for the 2026 edition is: “From Farm to Global Markets: Building Nigeria’s Export Value Chain.”
Focus Sessions
The Expo will feature two focused discussion sessions:
• Plenary Session: A high-level discussion led by policymakers and private sector leaders, providing a broad overview of strategies for advancing growth in agribusiness and non-oil exports.
• Technical Session: An expert-led panel focused on practical strategies for repositioning agribusiness and non-oil exports as key drivers of economic growth.
The Expo will also host a world-class two-day exhibition, showcasing agro and export commodities across their value chains, creating opportunities for networking, trade, and business connections that will enrich the overall event experience.
FirstBank Agric Expo 2019
The Agric & Export Expo brings together stakeholders in the agricultural sector, who are eager to explore ways of collaborating to boost the value chain in the sector and improve the financing model for what is noted as a viable industry.
The Expo is part of the Bank’s commitment to supporting agricultural businesses across the value chain. The Agric Expo launched in 2017 was designed as a lead to national discourse on the economic benefits of sustainable agriculture value-chain as an alternative source of economic development and foreign exchange through export.
The 2018 Agric Expo was geared to drive conversations and collaborations that promote sustainable businesses for Agropreneurs, while creating avenues for growth and increased per capita income in the larger economy. Minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Audu Ogbeh, was the special guest of honor at the Expo, while Doyin Salami, a Senior Fellow/Associate Professor and full-time member of the Faculty at the Lagos Business School delivered the keynote address on the theme of the day.
The 2019 Agric Expo beamed the searchlight on spotlighting opportunities and managing the various risks involved in agribusinesses. The Expo featured three (3) Masterclasses aimed at providing in-depth exposition on specific areas of agricultural business. The classes were facilitated by subject matter experts (SMEs) who shared their success stories and experiences in that business segment.
There is a paradigm shift in the 2025 edition as the Expo is renamed “FirstBank Agric & Export Expo” This is to reflect the strategic direction of the economy. The major focus of the Expo will be on non-oil export as a driver of the economy. This is reflective of the Theme of the Expo: “The Fundamentals of Building an Export Driven Economy”
The Expo will include two discussion sessions:
- The Plenary session which is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strategies for advancing growth in agribusiness and non-oil exports. This session will be led by policymakers and private sector leaders.
- The Technical Session will feature a panel of experts who will explore strategies for repositioning agribusiness and non-oil exports as key drivers of economic growth.
What to look out for in this edition:
- Financing opportunities available in the agricultural and export space.
- Federal Government Agric policy outlook.
- Linkages between different scales of operations along the Agric value chain.
- Opportunity to showcase new and existing produce/products.
- Opportunity for partnership.
- Access to policy makers, key stakeholders, and prospective clients.
The fourth edition of the FirstBank Agric & Export Expo holding in Lagos, will see over 40 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, well packaged finished foods, logistics and value chain opportunities; to an audience of small, medium and large-scale agribusinesses and others plugged into the food value chain.
Exhibitors to watch out for in this edition:
- Olam Nigeria
- TGI/Wacot
- Animal Care
- Checkers Africa
- T.G. Arla
- FrieslandCampina
- Amo Group
- Flour Mills Nigeria
- Dufil Prima
- Ayoola Foods
The Expo, which will be strictly by invitation to registered participants and key players in the Agric value chain, is aimed at galvanizing thoughts towards building a non-oil export economy that will engender sustainable growth for both businesses and the economy as a whole.
