Farmers, stakeholders to discuss maize value chain in Nigeria

Major stakeholders, including farmers will discuss the maize value chain at the 5th Nigeria Maize Conference in Abuja.

The president of Maize Association of Nigeria, Dr Bello Abubakar, the director of the National Agricultural Seeds Council, Dr Phillip Olusegun Ojo, and the national president, the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Mr Akpa Onallo, are billed to speak at the conference.

Other speakers and panelists include head of Agribusiness, Unity Bank, Mrs Patricia Ahunanya; Executive Director of Babangona, Kola Masha, and General Manager of Farming Operations Pandagric Novum, Johannes Pieter.

According to the organisers, the conference would provide a platform for interaction and networking among growers, aggregators, processors, industry professionals, and policymakers.

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Speaking ahead of the conference, the Country Manager, Bayer Nigeria Ltd, Mr Temitope Banjo, stated that the conference has been positioned to bring stakeholders across the value chain together towards providing insights for sustainable collaboration and innovative maize production in Nigeria.

“We are thrilled to announce the 5th edition of the Nigeria Maize Conference. This year’s edition will bring together major stakeholders in the value chain to share insights and ideas for the growth of the ecosystem.