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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the Agricultural Mechanisation and Export of Quality Products in Africa (AGROMEQA) Expo 2026, will connect farmers, investors, researchers and technology providers for economic growth.<\/p>\n
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The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made this known while briefing newsmen on the upcoming AGROMEQA Expo 2026, in Abuja on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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Obegolu, who was represented by Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, the First Deputy President of the ACCI, said the expo would promote mechanisation, value addition and youth participation in agriculture.<\/p>\n
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He said agriculture remains central to Nigeria\u2019s economic transformation but requires a shift from traditional production methods.<\/p>\n
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The ACCI president said that the expo scheduled to hold in Abuja between Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, has the theme \u201cTechnology and Investment for Agro-Export.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He said that the sector needed greater adoption of mechanisation, innovation, technology, investment, research and stronger market linkages.<\/p>\n
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According to him, AGROMEQA Expo represents a collective effort to accelerate agricultural modernisation as a pathway to national prosperity.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe initiative will promote mechanisation, value addition, technology transfer and investment across the agricultural value chain.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDeeper mechanisation and strategic investments can unlock agriculture potential and create decent jobs for Nigerians.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe measures will also strengthen rural economies, improve food security and increase value addition across the sector,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
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Obegolu also said that stronger agricultural production systems would enhance Nigeria\u2019s competitiveness in regional and global export markets.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe expo will bring together policymakers, agribusiness investors, machinery manufacturers and technology providers.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOther participants are research institutions, farmers\u2019 associations, development partners, financial institutions, agro-processors and exporters.<\/p>\n
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\u201cInternational organisations and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain are also expected to participate.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe expo will feature exhibitions, showcasing mechanised equipment, precision farming tools, irrigation systems and climate-smart technologies.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAgro-processing innovations and packaging solutions will also be displayed to promote local value addition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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According to him, the technical discussions and interactive workshops will provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and technology transfer.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBusiness-to-business engagements and investment forums will help mobilise capital and establish strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe expo\u2019s live demonstration arena will allow participants to see modern agricultural equipment and technologies in operation,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
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The ACCI president expressed confidence that the expo would catalyse investment inflows, strengthen business networks and stimulate strategic collaborations.<\/p>\n
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He said the expo would also contribute to building a modern, mechanised, innovative and globally competitive agricultural sector<\/p>\n
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Obegolu called on ministries, departments and agencies, private-sector operators, development partners and farmers\u2019 groups to participate actively. (NAN)<\/p>\n
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