The Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Food Security, in collaboration with the CBNetwork Global Concept and other major stakeholders, is set to host the world at the Africa Agricultural Machines Equipment and Technology Expo (AAMETEX).
Director, Federal Development of Agriculture of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Abdullahi Abubakar, said the inaugural brainstorming with other stakeholders in agriculture and government agencies harped on the need for modern agriculture and innovation to ensure food and nutrition security.
He said AAMETEX 2023 was designed to be a forum to highlight and promote the numerous investment opportunities in Africa’s Agriculture and Agribusiness ecosystems through the 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.
According to him, the platform will provide organizations with immense opportunities for visibility, business networking, and symbiotic relationships for growth and development resulting from interphase among participants drawn across the African continent and the world at large.
He further highlighted that AAMETEX promises to showcase the best proven practical solutions from Africa and around the world in addressing issues affecting Agricultural mechanization and food insufficiencies of the economy in Africa.
Event Director, Prince Gbenga Agboola said over 2,000 participants and exhibitors are expected to gather at the event.
According to him, AAMETEX will feature plenary sessions, Interactive sessions, Breakout sessions, B2B meetings, and Exhibitions with corporate spotlights from different organizations and countries experience sharing among others.
