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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 2025 Agric & Export Expo
FirstBank has historically played a key role in financing different sectors of not just the Nigerian economy, but other economies in sub-Saharan Africa. As Nigeria further builds its non-oil sector, Agriculture, after several years of neglect, is now on the front burner. In recognition of the Federal Government’s efforts at moving Agriculture to the next level, the Bank’s determination to be an overall contributor to the growth of the sector cannot be overemphasized.
The Bank, having a priority of being a continuous financier of creditworthy agro-allied businesses, has a team of dedicated agricultural professionals specializing in various fields of agriculture, and strategically positioned to identify and support agricultural enterprises covering the entire geographical regions of the country with a suite of sector/customer friendly agricultural financing solutions tailored towards the Bank’s support of the sector.
FirstBank has a large base of existing commercial agribusiness clients across Nigeria who operate in all segments of the agricultural value chain covering primary production, storage, processing, packaging, and agro-export, etc.
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.
