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FirstBank Agric and Export Conference holds August 19

FirstBank has announced that the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

FirstBank, in a statement on Thursday, August 14, said the conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy” will hold at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.

The banks stated that this year’s Expo reaffirms its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s agricultural and non-oil export sectors as key drivers of economic development.

It noted that the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference aims to keep Nigerians abreast of emerging trends in the agricultural and non-oil export sector, whilst providing them insights into how innovative solutions can contribute to the overall development of the economy, and the nation at large.

The conference, according to FirstBank, will adopt a hybrid format, allowing most participants to join virtually while principal stakeholders attend in person.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore exhibition booths featuring major organisations and associations from the industry.

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The event will also feature a keynote speech, goodwill messages, plenary discussions, where select speakers will expound on the theme and technical sessions to be handled by subject matter specialists in the agriculture and export value chain.

Expected guest speakers include the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari as the keynote speaker; while the plenary and technical sessions will be enriched by insights from industry leaders like the MD Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Jafar Abubakar Umar; MD/CEO Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abba Bello; National Action Committee on AfCFTA, Segun Awolowo;  President, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Architect Kabir Ibrahim; and the CEO of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC),  Nonye Ayeni; among others.

Speaking on the conference, the Managing Director of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, stated: “The FirstBank Agric and Export Conference is a strategic platform for stakeholders to converge, share knowledge, and drive strategies that can unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s agricultural sector and non-oil export industry.

“Through this platform, FirstBank is empowering customers and stakeholders by providing them with actionable insights, innovative solutions, and valuable connections that can help them navigate the complexities of the agricultural and non-oil export sectors.

“In addition, we aim to deliver tangible benefits to our customers, enhance their business prospects, and create lasting value for our stakeholders, while contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s economy.

“To participate in the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference, interested participants can click on https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lit8tD6KSm6kzLMcyHwo8Q to register.”

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