by Amrah Aliyu | Apr 17, 2025 | Agribusiness, NABG, Partnership, Policy
As part of its ongoing high-level stakeholder advocacy engagements, the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) visited the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to strengthen collaboration on key agribusiness policy initiatives.
Led by NABG President Arc Kabir Ibrahim, the Board of the NABG was received by the Honourable Minister, Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Honourable Minister of State, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Permanent Secretary, and key Directors of the ministry at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
NABG President Arc Kabir Ibrahim leads the Board on a courtesy visit to Senator Abubakar Kyari, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, and leadership of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
Strengthening Public-Private Sector Synergy for Agribusiness Growth
During the visit, the NABG President expressed deep appreciation to Senator Kyari for representing the President of Nigeria at the NABG Presidential Roundtable (PRT). He provided an update on NABG’s ongoing engagements with both public and private sector stakeholders to enhance the enabling environment for agribusiness development—especially for smallholder farmers and women-led enterprises.
Arc Kabir Ibrahim further sought the Minister’s support in facilitating NABG’s planned engagement with the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of its drive for deeper national policy alignment on agribusiness transformation.
Strengthening partnerships: NABG seeks deeper collaboration with the Federal Government on inclusive agribusiness policies
Ministers Reaffirm Support and Call for Results-Driven Advocacy
In response, Senator Abubakar Kyari reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to NABG and emphasized the critical importance of quality assurance in agricultural production.
🗣️ “We’ve focused on quantity for too long. It’s time to move Nigeria forward with a renewed focus on quality,” the Minister stated, referencing the National Quality Policy as a key priority for the Ministry moving forward.
Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Honourable Minister of State, lauded NABG’s revitalized advocacy agenda and urged the Group to push for measurable implementation outcomes. He referenced two key government initiatives that require NABG’s support and follow-through:
- The ₦1.5 trillion recapitalization of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA)
- The ₦500 billion intervention facility through the Bank of Industry (BoI) for agric-related MSMEs and enterprises
NABG presents commemorative items from the Presidential Roundtable to the Honourable Ministers in appreciation of their support and leadership.
A Shared Commitment to Food Security and Agribusiness Transformation
The NABG visit to FMAFS reinforces the Group’s core mission of mobilizing the private sector to drive inclusive, market-oriented agribusiness growth. With active policy engagement, industry collaboration, and strategic support from key government actors, NABG remains committed to building a more competitive, resilient, and food-secure Nigeria.
by Amrah Aliyu | Apr 13, 2025 | Agribusiness, NABG, Partnership, Policy, Presidential
As part of its ongoing high-level advocacy visits, the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) paid a strategic visit to the Head Office of TGI Group in Lagos—an influential Executive Council member of NABG. This engagement is another step in strengthening private-sector collaboration to achieve inclusive agribusiness transformation in Nigeria.
NABG President Arc Kabir Ibrahim and Board Members with TGI Group MD Mr. Rahul Savara and Executive Team during the high-level advocacy visit
Reinforcing Partnerships with Agribusiness Leaders
The visit was led by NABG President, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, and provided an opportunity to update TGI leadership on key NABG initiatives. Highlights from the recent NABG Presidential Roundtable (PRT) were shared, alongside progress on policy advocacy and implementation efforts aimed at boosting agribusiness growth and food security in Nigeria.
As a token of appreciation, the NABG team presented commemorative items from the PRT to Mr. Rahul Savara, Group Managing Director of TGI Group and Chair of the NABG Board of Trustees.
Arc Kabir Ibrahim presents NABG Presidential Roundtable memorabilia to Mr. Rahul Savara, acknowledging TGI’s steadfast support.
TGI Group Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Agricultural Future
In a candid and constructive dialogue, Mr. Savara, joined by his executive team, reaffirmed TGI’s commitment to agricultural development, citing the Group’s deep investments across multiple agricultural value chains and consumer brands in Nigeria.
He also issued a critical challenge—a call for NABG to deliver tangible, policy-driven outcomes that reinforce confidence in its mission and inspire sustained private sector engagement.
NABG and TGI in discussion
📢 “We are committed, but we also need to see results,” Mr. Savara emphasized, highlighting the urgency for policy implementation that delivers real impact across the agribusiness landscape.
A United Vision for Agribusiness-led National Development
In response, NABG President Arc Kabir Ibrahim welcomed the challenge, expressing renewed commitment to pushing bold policy advocacy, implementation, and collaboration that drive measurable results.
Collaborative dialogue on agribusiness reform and private sector engagement.
“Our vision remains clear—a food-secure Nigeria powered by inclusive, private sector-led agribusiness transformation,” Arc Ibrahim affirmed.
Looking Ahead
This visit marks another milestone in NABG’s strategic engagement with key agribusiness stakeholders, ensuring that the momentum built at the NABG Presidential Roundtable translates into concrete policy wins, enhanced investments, and systemic reform across Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Stay connected with NABG as we continue to engage leaders, advocate reforms, and mobilize partnerships for a thriving, inclusive agribusiness ecosystem.
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by Amrah Aliyu | Apr 10, 2025 | Agribusiness, career, NABG
Join the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) & Elevate Your Agribusiness!
Are you an agribusiness owner, cooperative leader, or part of an agricultural association looking to grow, access financing, and influence policies?
The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) is the perfect platform for you!
Why Become a Member of NABG?
NABG is the leading private sector platform dedicated to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector by driving investments, market linkages, and policy advocacy. When you join, you gain:
✅ Policy Advocacy: Be part of the conversations shaping Nigeria’s agricultural policies for a more business-friendly environment.
✅ Market Access & Linkages: Connect with key industry players, buyers, and stakeholders to expand your reach.
✅ Access to Finance & Investment Opportunities: Gain priority access to agribusiness funding, grants, and investment facilitation programs.
✅ Sustainability & Climate-Smart Agriculture: Stay ahead with innovations and strategies for climate resilience and sustainable agriculture.
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📌 Expand Your Network: Build connections with industry leaders, policymakers, and top agribusiness executives.
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Be Part of a Thriving Agribusiness Ecosystem
Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape is evolving rapidly, with new opportunities in technology, exports, and value chain development. By joining NABG, you position yourself at the heart of this transformation, ensuring you stay informed, connected, and ahead of the competition.
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by Amrah Aliyu | Apr 10, 2025 | Agribusiness, NABG, Partnership, Uncategorized
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: NABG Strengthens Agribusiness Collaboration with First Bank
To advance our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and responsive agribusiness sector, the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) has launched a series of high-level stakeholder advocacy visits. These engagements aim to deepen partnerships, enhance agricultural financing, and drive sector-wide transformation.
Strengthening Agribusiness Partnerships
Our first stop in this strategic advocacy tour was with First Bank of Nigeria Plc, a founding member and Treasurer of NABG. Led by NABG President, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, the NABG Board and Executive Committee met with First Bank’s MD/CEO, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, and his executive team at the bank’s head office in Lagos.
Key Discussion Points:
- State of Agriculture in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities within the sector.
- First Bank’s Commitment: The bank’s long-standing role in agribusiness financing.
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(Photo 1: NABG team with First Bank executives during the meeting)
Collaborative Growth: Strengthening NABG-First Bank partnership to scale agricultural finance and innovation.
Building on the Success of the Presidential Roundtable
As part of the visit, Arc Kabir Ibrahim presented Mr. Alebiosu with materials and commemorative items from the NABG Presidential Roundtable (PRT)—a landmark initiative focused on food security, agribusiness competitiveness, and policy reforms.
( Photo 2: Arc Kabir Ibrahim presenting NABG Presidential Roundtable materials to Mr. Alebiosu)
Driving Sector-Wide Transformation
This engagement marks the beginning of a broader series of strategic partnerships aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s agribusiness ecosystem. NABG remains committed to advocating for policy-driven solutions, increased investment in agriculture, and stronger collaboration between public and private stakeholders.
Stay tuned as we continue these impactful conversations with key partners across the country.
( Photo 3: Group photo of NABG team and First Bank executives)
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by Amrah Aliyu | Mar 28, 2025 | Agribusiness, NABG, Partnership, Press Release
The rich history of Nigeria prior to 1914 to date speaks volumes of high potential due to the abundance of natural resourses, a large able bodied population and vast agricultural land.
The colonialists found ample opportunities in our land, which fact with close scrutiny can be said to have actually aided the development of their home country.
Upon acquiring independence our earlier leaders were able to get us to a certain level of development but due to disadvantages of weak technology and industry at the time they had understandable limitations.
The discovery and commercialization of our oil resources became a curse to our development instead of being the necessary impetus or optimum push to sustainable prosperity.
The second republic had some challenges of governance because the diversity of our nation did not align properly with development efforts and corruption began to rear its ugly head.
The military interventions that happened along the way were a draw back but somehow made some impact on national development ,regardless even if corruption became more commonplace.
The current third republic has brought in an admixture of successes and failures with both macroeconomic and microeconomic challenges making the once rich nation becoming a ghost of itself.
Nigeria, above all else, needs to purge itself of inequity to bring back its past glory and palpable prosperity.
It is very glaring that there is now a very articulate discontent with government action no matter how well intended.
Every action of government is viewed with suspicion such that it is gradually becoming exceedingly difficult for the leaders to remain focused on national development but are rather forced to engage in continuous crises management which has, in fact, become the order of the day and is clearly inhibiting any meaningful national progress.
To be fair to the current administration ,though, it has opened the economy for growth and the entire country for economic development but the people have to purge themselves of inequity and distrust for government actions and intentions.
The leaders may also need to continuously show that they are indeed equitable and transparent in all their actions to regain the trust of the people.
And Nigerians should put the overall development of the nation as paramount and sine quo non to sustainable prosperity rather than dwelling on divisiveness and disjointed politics.
Arc Kabir Ibrahim FNIA, is the President, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG)
by Amrah Aliyu | Jan 6, 2025 | Agribusiness, NABG, News
Dear Nigerian Farmers,
Let us unite for a food-secure and prosperous Nigeria!
Nigeria stands on the verge of a significant food insecurity crisis if we do not act decisively, particularly in light of the macroeconomic instability driven by currency volatility, insecurity, climate change, and inequality. While I do not intend to foster despair, it is crucial to recognize that achieving food sufficiency for all Nigerians by the first quarter of 2025 is vital for the sustainability of our nation. I speak from a deep sense of commitment, having dedicated much of my 66 years to agricultural advocacy.
In 2024, we witnessed various initiatives aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s food system, providing essential support to smallholder farmers (SHFs), micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), small-scale producers (SSPs), and vulnerable populations. However, food inflation continues to soar at an alarming rate of 39.93%, posing a serious threat of hunger for many Nigerians. In 2025, it is imperative that we come together as stakeholders and farmers, collaborating closely with the government to liberate Nigeria from the clutches of hunger and extreme poverty.
This collective effort requires us to operate as a unified body with shared interests and a common purpose. In the first quarter of 2025, specifically around mid-February, we will host the Agribusiness Presidential Round Table (PRT) under the auspices of the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG). This event will serve as a critical call to action for all sector stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, service providers, food processors, commodity traders, academia, researchers, donor agencies, private sector representatives, and government bodies responsible for agriculture. Our goal is to reinvigorate Nigeria’s food system and, upon the successful convening of the PRT, NABG will develop an action strategy and implementation plan to achieve semi-food sufficiency by 2025, set medium-term goals for 2027, and ultimately attain sustainable food security by 2030.
While these objectives may appear ambitious, they are indeed feasible through our collective determination to confront our country’s pressing challenges. This, in my view, represents the true essence of the renewed hope agenda!
President, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG)
National President, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN)
Chairman BOT, National Agricultural Foundation of Nigeria (NAFN)
