Africa’s agriculture sector is poised to create pathways for sustainable food security at the upcoming annual Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2024, scheduled for November 11 in Abuja. This seventh edition of the summit is themed “Transitioning from Scarcity to Security,” and it comes at a crucial moment as the continent grapples with unprecedented food inflation and supply chain disruptions.
ASA 2024 will convene delegates from 30 countries to develop actionable strategies aimed at transforming Africa’s agricultural sector into a multi-trillion-dollar powerhouse.
An impressive lineup of speakers is set to feature at the summit, including Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, Dr. Yemi Kale, the Group Chief Economist at Afreximbank, and Michael Sudarkasa, CEO of the Africa Business Group.
Dr. Shola Obikanye, Group Head of Agric and Solid Minerals Finance at Sterling Bank, remarked, “ASA 2024 is not just another conference—it’s a clarion call for an agricultural revolution in Africa.” He emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, “We’re bringing together the brightest minds and most influential players in African agriculture to forge strategies that will not only address our current food security crisis but propel our agricultural sector into a new era of prosperity and sustainability.”
The summit’s agenda has been meticulously crafted to tackle the most pressing issues facing African agriculture today. Notably, ASA 2024 will feature its first-ever all-women panel on “Empowering Women in Agriculture,” recognizing the vital role women play in the continent’s food systems.
Vice President Shettima is expected to unveil Nigeria’s ambitious plans for agricultural transformation, while Dr. Kale will provide crucial economic insights on leveraging financial instruments to enhance agricultural productivity amidst rising inflation. Michael Sudarkasa’s involvement will offer valuable perspectives on private sector engagement and investment in African agriculture.
ASA 2024 aims to be a transformative event, fostering collaboration and innovation in a sector that is critical to the continent’s future prosperity.