Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it is committed to advancing initiatives that would enhance key sectors of the economy, including agriculture. The President of the chamber, Dr Emeka Obegolu, who disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja, announced the upcoming inaugural Farm, Food, and Allied Technologies (FARMFATECH) Expo 2024, scheduled for 5th to 7th November 2024 at the National Stadium, Abuja.
According to Voice of Nigeria, Dr Obegolu, represented by the 1st Deputy President of ACCI, Mr Adesoji Adesugba, said the Expo, organized by the ACCI in collaboration with Autodex Nigeria Limited, Afreximbank, and other key stakeholders and sponsors, aims to bring together industry stakeholders to foster cross-border partnerships and technological growth in the agriculture sector. The three-day FARMFATECH Expo is an ambitious initiative focused on creating lasting global partnerships, notably between Nigeria and China, alongside other prominent players in agricultural technology
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Welcoming participants from 76 countries, the Expo will showcase the latest advancements in agro-mechanization and food processing technologies. With over 500 exhibitors and an anticipated 500,000 visitors, this Expo is designed to foster international partnerships, facilitate knowledge exchange, and catalyze substantial business transactions that will drive growth within Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Mr Adesugba revealed that the Expo offers an unparalleled platform for presenting cutting-edge agro-mechanization technologies and food processing innovations to a global audience.
FARMFATECH provides an exclusive opportunity for everyone from farmers and manufacturers to investors and technology enthusiasts to engage with groundbreaking tools and techniques that are revolutionizing food production and management. Through ACCI’s four dynamic Centres; the Business Entrepreneurship and Skills Technology Centre (BEST), Abuja Trade Centre (ATC), Nigerian Chamber of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (NCC-DRC),
and National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC) alongside 16 trade groups, ACCI is committed to supporting key sectors of the economy, including agriculture.
A vital contributor to Nigeria’s GDP, the agricultural sector serves as a major pillar of the economy, and ACCI’s Agriculture Trade Group (ATG) continues to champion the interests of farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses nationwide through policy advocacy, sustainability initiatives, and trade promotion. He stated. He added that ACCI remains a steadfast supporter of Nigeria’s business landscape, providing business development and advocacy support across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.