Oyo State International Agribusiness Summit 2025
The Oyo State International Agribusiness Summit 2025 is a strategic event designed to drive the expansion of Oyo State’s economy through Agribusiness. In partnership with the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), the summit builds on the successes of the 2021 edition, which recorded over 2,000 participants and 50 exhibitors. In alignment with Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision to position the State as Nigeria’s Agribusiness hub, this year’s edition will feature investment-ready projects, scalable value chains, and enabling policies, with over 5,000 participants and about 70 exhibitors expected to attend.
Themed "Expanding Oyo State Economy through Agricultural Industrialization," the 2025 summit is a transformative two-day gathering of key stakeholders across the Agribusiness ecosystem. It is designed to convene public and private sector actors, development partners, financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, youth-led enterprises, academic researchers, and civil society groups to work together on practical steps for advancing Agribusiness in Oyo State.
The summit will feature keynote addresses from prominent leaders and experts, high-level panel sessions addressing topical issues across key value chains, and a vibrant exhibition of food products, agri-innovations, tools, technologies, and services tailored to the needs of stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.
Across both days, delegates will participate in a dynamic programme of conference sessions and exhibitions aimed at discussing the evolving landscape of Agricultural investment, assessing the impact of existing interventions, and co-developing solutions to current and emerging challenges within the sector. The summit will conclude with a Guided tour of the Oyo State Agribusiness Transformation Centre, Fasola, offering attendees a practical look into one of the State’s flagship Agribusiness development projects.
Ultimately, the Oyo State International Agribusiness Summit 2025 is more than a gathering; it is a catalyst for long-term impact. By strengthening networks, fostering investment, and enabling policy alignment, the summit reinforces Oyo State’s position as a preferred destination for Agribusiness investment in Nigeria and West Africa.
Summit Activities
At the Summit we will:
- Spotlight investment-ready projects and unveil new business opportunities across priority value chains.
- Convene thought leaders and technical experts to deepen understanding of emerging trends shaping the Agribusiness landscape.
- Identify practical strategies and cross-sectoral solutions to persistent industry challenges affecting productivity, financing, market access, and climate resilience.
- Promote awareness and adoption of sustainable technologies and climate-smart practices that can unlock long-term competitiveness in Oyo State’s agricultural sector.
- Launch the Oyo State Agribusiness Group, a strategic multi-stakeholder platform to ensure continued engagement, coordination, and accountability beyond the summit.
- Facilitate meaningful connections among investors, entrepreneurs, government institutions, financial players, and development partners to spark new collaborations.
- Host a dedicated Agribusiness Clinic to present and interrogate investment cases in key agricultural segments with high return potential.
- Generate a set of actionable recommendations backed by clear follow-up mechanisms, including periodic stakeholder meetings and a digital platform for ongoing collaboration and reporting.
Why Participate?
- Engage directly with top-level Oyo State government officials.
- Connect with key agencies driving Agribusiness development.
- Network with local and international Agribusiness players.
- Explore viable investment-ready projects in Oyo State.
- Gain insights into policies and incentives supporting Agribusiness.
- Discover growth opportunities tailored to your business.
- Assess the potential Return on Investment (ROI) in priority value chains.
Who Should Attend
- Agribusiness Investors and Entrepreneurs
- Local and International Agribusiness Companies
- Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmers’ Associations
- Development Partners and Donor Agencies
- Organised Private Sector Groups in Agriculture
- Relevant Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Academic and Research Institutions
- AgriTech and AgriMech Solution Providers
- Media and Development Communicators
Oyo Agribusiness Summit 2021 Key Impact
Since the inaugural of Oyo Agribusiness Summit in 2021, Oyo State has recorded significant milestones that reflect the State Government’s unwavering commitment to Agribusiness-led economic growth:
- ₦46.6 billion in Agribusiness investments attracted.
- Access to nearly $170 million(USD) in Agribusiness and development finance.
- 14 large-scale processing companies established within the Agribusiness space.
- Over 46,000 smallholder farmers supported through multiple government-led initiatives.
- 5,020 youth trained in Agribusiness, with over ₦1.5 billion in financing secured for over 1,000 youth-owned ventures.
- Commissioning of Oyo State Agribusiness Transformation Centre (ATC) Fasola, Nigeria’s first Agricultural Transformation Centre, with ₦17 billion in investments over 950 hectares.
- Integration of 8,200 smallholder farmers into structured value chains in Fasola including cassava, cashew, tomato, and dairy.
- Launch of greenhouse tomato production in Fasola for year-round local supply.
- Expansion plans underway for new hubs in Ijaiye, Eruwa, Oke-Ogun, Akufoand Ogbomoso, expected to house 40+ agro-industries.
- Signing of a partnership with France-based Rungis-Semmaris to develop a modern produce wholesale market in Ijaiye.
- Over 150 women-led Agribusinesses received capacity-building and empowerment through SEFAN and SWEAN initiatives.
- Strategic partnerships were strengthened with global stakeholders including the African Development Bank (AfDB), IFAD, Mastercard Foundation, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and IITA.
These outcomes underscore the impact of the Oyo Agribusiness Summit and affirm Oyo State’s emergence as a model for Agribusiness transformation in Nigeria. The 2021 summit laid the groundwork for an ambitious and inclusive Agribusiness transformation plan, one that continues to shape investment, innovation, and rural development in Oyo State.
With participation from Farmers, Agro allied Manufacturers, Banks and Financial Institutions, Trade and Commerce Organizations, Insurance, NGOs, Research Institutions, Embassies, Professionals, Associations across Africa and other countries of the world, this Summit promises to be impactful and rewarding.
For enquiries, please call Margaret Folami on +2347040427865 or send an email to exhibition@oyoagribusinesssummit.com.
Our Partners
We appreciate all our Partners.
Our Sponsors
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