Countdown
Theme
"Achieving Sustainable Financing and a Thriving Marketplace for Agribusiness in Nigeria"
Date & Time
Thursday 6th, November 2025
10 AM (WAT)
Venue
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Event Highlights
Keynote Speeches
Insights from thought leaders in agriculture, finance, and development.
Panel Sessions
Discussions with skilled industry professionals in the agricultural value-chain
Exhibition
Showcase of innovative solutions, technologies, and agribusiness products.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with decision-makers, farmers, and investors.
About us
About SAFE Summit 5.0
The Speak Agriculture for the Future Economy (SAFE) Summit is a flagship platform convening policymakers, development partners, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and financial institutions to shape the future of agriculture in Nigeria.
Now in its 5th edition, SAFE Summit continues to spark genuine conversations and practical solutions that transform Nigeria’s food system. This year’s theme focuses on bridging the financing gap between commercial and smallholder farmers and strengthening market linkages to reduce post-harvest losses and unlock circular agribusiness opportunities.
SAFE Summit 5.0 will feature Keynote speeches, 3 dynamic panel sessions, exhibitions with industry players, and networking opportunities — all designed to drive tangible impact in agribusiness financing and market development.
- Be part of this transformative conversation.
INSIGHT & MORE
Speakers & Keynotes
Farmer Samson Ogbole
Team Lead at Soiless Farm Lab
H.E., Michel Deelen
Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos
Dr. Victoria Madedor
Co-Founder, African Farmer Stories
Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
SAFE Summit 5.0 provides unique opportunities for visibility, networking, and market access.
- Showcase products and innovations to agribusiness leaders, investors, and policymakers.
- Connect directly with farmers, financial institutions, and government representatives.
- Position your brand at the center of agribusiness transformation.
- Exclusive brand visibility before, during, and after the event.
- Opportunity to speak or present in front of industry leaders.
- Access to curated B2B meetings and networking sessions.
- Association with one of Nigeria’s leading agribusiness summits.
the conversation
Insightful Panel Sessions
Panel 1
"Unlocking Innovative and Inclusive Financing for Agribusiness"
Panelists:
Rejoice Amarachi Usim (CEO, Simkay Foods), Farmer Ifelola Oluwole (Gen. Secretary, Tomato and Pepper Farmers Association, Ekiti State), Atinuke Lebile (Co-founder, Cato Foods), Taofiq Ahmed (CEO, Feed the West Agro-Allied Ltd.)
Panel 2
"Providing Developmental Financing through Policy, Partnerships, and Investment Frameworks to critical pillars for Sustainable Agribusiness Growth and Development"
Panelists:
Nene Barry (Dutch Desk, Access bank PLC), Dorcas Omole (Manager, Sahel Consulting and Nutrition Ltd.), John Agboola (Foundation Manager, AGCO Corporation), Engr. (Amb.) Segun Bolaji, (President, NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneurs National Cooperative)
Panel 3
"Building Efficient, Competitive, and Inclusive Agribusiness Marketplaces"
Panelists:
Dr Hadiza Yaro (Sales Manager – Nigeria, Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS)
Luther Lawoyin (Price Pally)
Adejoke Nofiu (Head of Operations, Ecotutu),
Adaora Onyeke (Managing Director and Lead Export Consultant, Smart Exporter Ltd.)
SafeSummit 5.0
Who Should Attend?
- Development partners and donor agencies
- Financial institutions and fintech companies
- Agribusiness owners and farmer cooperatives
- Policy makers and government representatives
- Investors, trade associations, and chambers of commerce
- Innovators and agri-tech solution providers
Summit Moderators
Profiles of the experienced moderators who will guide conversations.
Ayodele Ayo-Akande (Ay Nigeria)
Award-Winning OAP
Tosin Ogunsola
Director of Pan-African Affairs at the Sustainable Green Environment initiative (SGEi)
AfricanFarmer Mogaji
Founder, Farmnesty
Adetiloye Continental
CEO, Produce Export Development Alliance
