The Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Food Security in collaboration with the Central Bank Nigeria, CBNetwork Global Concept and other major stakeholders are set to host the world at the Africa Agricultural Machines Equipment and Technology Expo (AAMETEX) in Abuja.
The Expo, which is in its third edition, and scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2024, has the theme: “Transforming Africa’s Agriculture Through Technology and Innovation.”
According to the Director, Federal Development of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Abdullahi Garba Abubakar, at the inaugural brainstorming session with other stakeholders and government agencies, emphasised the need for modern agriculture and innovation in order to ensure food and nutrition security.
He said AAMETEX 2024 is designed to be a forum to highlight and promote the numerous investment opportunities in the Africa’s Agriculture and Agribusiness ecosystems through design and development of innovative agricultural equipment, machinery and technologies in the light of Africa’s economic diversification agenda and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative.
Abubakar further highlighted that the expo promises to showcase the best proven practical solutions from Africa and around the world in addressing issues affecting agricultural mechanisation and food insufficiency of economy in Africa.
Over 2000 participants and exhibitors are expected to gather at this event, comprising of Heads of Government, Government Agencies, Chambers of commerce, Trade Groups and Associations, farmers from across Africa, as well as venture capitalists, Policy makers, Technocrats, Financial Institutions, Machinery and Equipment Vendors from across the globe. AAMETEX will feature plenary session, Interactive session, Breakout sessions and B2B meetings, exhibitions with corporate spotlights from different organisation and country experience sharing among others.
The event Director, Prince Gbenga Agboola, highlighted that the event will address different thematic areas to promote global investments and trade development, increase market competiveness, foreign direct investments and promote accelerated development in the agricultural sectors.
He said the event will feature plenary session, such as meeting, exhibition among several features. He said that at the end of the expo the conveners along with relevant stakeholders will develop a roadmap to be religiously followed and implemented to develop the sector in line with global competitiveness for the Renewed Hope Agenda
