EU unveils Agribusiness platform for inclusive growth
By Felicia Imohimi
The European Union has unveiled the EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP) as part of its broader support for the Nigerian Government’s efforts to transform the agricultural sector.
EUNAP forms part of the EU’s wider strategy to assist the Nigerian Government in repositioning agriculture as a key driver of inclusive growth, investment, and food security.
Mr Massimo De Luca, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made the remarks at the platform’s official launch on Friday in Abuja.
He explained that EUNAP was designed to connect critical stakeholders within the agribusiness ecosystem.
According to him, these stakeholders range from producers and processors to financiers, investors, and policymakers across both the EU and Nigeria.
He outlined EUNAP as a multi-stakeholder digital platform, funded by the EU and implemented by Agribusiness Register (ABR).
“The platform supports innovation, trade, and finance across strategic agricultural value chains.
“Agriculture is central to our partnership with Nigeria. The launch of this platform is not merely about technology or tools, it is about building bridges and making Nigerian agribusiness globally competitive, sustainable, and inclusive.
“The EU remains a strong partner on this journey,” he said.
Mr Roland Oroh, Chief Executive Officer of Agribusiness Register Limited, the implementing partner of the platform, described the initiative as a game-changer in Nigeria’s agribusiness space.
“We are not only connecting actors across the agricultural landscape; we are creating a system that enables real-time collaboration, drives investment, and addresses real challenges.
“This is the kind of innovation agribusiness in Nigeria urgently requires,” he said.
Oroh noted that the unveiling of the platform signalled a firm commitment to coordinated action and shared value.
He emphasised that with robust support from both Nigerian and EU stakeholders, the platform is set to unlock new opportunities, broaden market access, and mobilise resources that will accelerate Nigeria’s agricultural transformation.
“The EUNAP is a collaborative initiative funded by the EU and managed by ABR. It serves as a digital and strategic hub for promoting investment, innovation, and policy dialogue across Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.
“It aligns with the EU’s commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable agribusiness growth in Nigeria,” he added. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Tosin Kolade
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