Overview
The 2025 Agri-Investment Trade Mission to Nigeria, organized by Welcome2Africa International, is a premier initiative designed to bridge international and local stakeholders in the agri-investment and agribusiness sectors. This mission aligns with the 5th Agri-Investment Capital Market (AICM) Forum, scheduled for April 24, 2025, and serves as a side activity aimed at enhancing investment opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and providing on-ground exposure to Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
Objectives
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Promote Agri-Investment Opportunities
Showcase Nigeria’s agro-commodities and market potential to international investors.
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Facilitate B2B Engagements
Create platforms for direct business-to-business interactions.
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Market Entry Insights
Provide actionable insights for navigating the Nigerian agri-investment ecosystem.
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Investment Support
Connect participants with resources and partners for successful investment implementation.
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Strategic Networking
Leverage the AICM 2025 platform for building long-term partnerships.
Target Commodities
Cocoa
Cassava
Palm Oil
Rice
Oilseed
Shea Butter
Mission Opportunities for Participants
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Targeted B2B Meetings: Personalized sessions with key stakeholders, including processors, agribusiness executives, and government agencies.
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Business Visits: Exclusive tours of innovative farm sites, processing facilities, and cooperative setups of Welcome2Africa’s partners.
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Market Entry Support: Guidance on navigating regulatory requirements, financing, and local market dynamics.
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Investment Support Services: Access to investment facilitation services, including due diligence, feasibility studies, and financing matchmaking.
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Strategic Networking: Engage with industry leaders and policymakers during the AICM 2025 Forum, fostering partnerships and knowledge-sharing.
Financial Commitments & Trade Investment Opportunities
Participating financing organizations can leverage this mission to assess investment-ready agribusiness ventures and processing enterprises. Key metrics include:
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Cassava & Cassava-based Products: $15M investment potential in processing infrastructure, bioethanol production, and export markets.
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Cocoa: $20M trade and investment opportunities in value addition, processing facilities, and export expansion.
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Palm Oil: $25M funding needs in mechanization, refining capacity, and sustainable oil palm cultivation projects.
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Maize: $10M investment in hybrid seed development, mechanized farming, and local processing.
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Shea Butter: $12M funding required for women-led cooperative development, processing plants, and international market penetration.
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Rice: $30M investment in large-scale rice milling facilities, irrigation schemes, and out-grower schemes.
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Oil seed (Sesame $18M financing opportunities for expanding aquafeed production, fish processing, and cold-chain logistics.
