As part of efforts to strengthen climate smart agriculture in Nigeria, the UK Government is working through Propcom+ and Welcome2Africa International to champion a Strategic Agribusiness Deal Room.
Officials noted that the initiative is designed to attract substantial private investment into priority agricultural value chains and support a more inclusive, market driven economic transformation across the country.
The Deal Room, set to take place in Lagos from November 18 to 19, 2025, will function as an investment marketplace where more than twenty screened agribusinesses will showcase opportunities to financiers.
According to officials, the featured enterprises span grains, cassava and starch products, livestock, bioethanol, food processing, mechanisation, agri technology and renewable energy.
They noted that these businesses were chosen for their growth potential, commercial readiness and contributions to a stronger agricultural ecosystem. They also said the event is expected to open the door to over five million pounds in possible investment and trade commitments.
Propcom+ Strategy Director Olumide Ojo said the initiative provides an important platform to deepen private sector participation in Nigeria’s agrifood sector.
He noted that by linking high potential small and medium enterprises with investors, the programme seeks to strengthen market systems and expand opportunities for farmers, women and rural communities.
In his remarks, Welcome2Africa International Chief Executive Officer Bamidele Seun Owoola said the organisation remains committed to driving sustainable capital flows into Africa’s food and agriculture industries.
He noted that showcasing promising Nigerian agribusinesses to investors creates avenues for long term partnerships that can support shared economic progress.
The event aligns with Propcom+ goals to build stronger agricultural markets, enhance SME capacity and promote low carbon growth across Nigeria. Programme leads said that once the sessions end in Lagos, Propcom+ will continue assisting participating companies with technical support, investor follow ups, due diligence and guidance toward closing investment deals.
