FME and NABC (in corporation with RVO) organize a trade mission to Lagos, Nigeria. Participation at the Agrikexpo Trade Fair is part of the program. The tailor made and matchmaking-oriented program gives you an excellent opportunity to further expand your business to the largest economy of Africa:
“One of the countries on the continent with the most opportunities for commercial agriculture.” - KPMG Country Report, 2015 Q1.
The largest horticulture and agrofood expo of West-Africa takes place in the biggest and most prestigious conference building in Nigeria: the Eko Convention Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos. Besides participating in this fair, the mission is dedicated to:
- Participation at Agrikexpo through Holland Lounge
- Individual Matchmaking
- Company visits
- Networking reception in cooperation with the Netherlands embassy
During the the Agrikexpo-fair the following concurrent events take place:
- FoodBext West Africa, food & beverage expo,
- European Union – Nigeria Business Forum.
“The largest economy in Africa and the 26th largest in the world, with GDP of $510 billion […] Only 14% of GDP is from resources, with retail and wholesale trade the biggest drivers of GDP growth” - Mckinsey on Nigeria, 2014.
Nigeria
After the (peaceful) election, the new elected President Buhari demonstrated that diversification and improvement of the Nigerian agrisector has top priority on his political agenda. Potential for growth is seen in the following segments:
- Quality seeds and propagation materials
- Inputs such as: Fertilizer, Animal feed, Animal health
- Supply (products and technology) to local Fruit & Vegetable Chains
- Agritechnology (mechanization)
- Food Processing technology
“Wide-ranging reforms in the agricultural and power sectors are ongoing. Agricultural reforms are centred on improving the distribution of fertilisers, a scrapping of import duties on agricultural equipment, and easier access to credit for farmers.” – KPMG Country Report, 2015, Q1
Tailor-made Trade mission
Based on a personal intake, the requested appointments will be arranged. The appointments will be held at the Agrikexpo, at an Central location in Lagos, or at the premises of the company itself. As preparation for this mission, you are of course well invited for the Nigeria Business Event in Rotterdam on 15 October.
In addition to all business needs, we take care of all logistical matters before and during the trade mission.
Participation fee & registration
The participation fee is € 450,- (excl 21% VAT) and includes: intake, matchmaking, and other organizational costs; and participation at the Agrikexpo (Holland Lounge). The following is not included: your own travel costs, hotel, lunches and dinners.
Further information, as well as the reports mentioned, can be found here
For more information
FME
Arthur Vernooij
Nicole de Borst
NABC
Marina Diboma
Daan Vreeburg