Growtech West Africa has partnered with Nigeria’s National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) ahead of its inaugural exhibition in Lagos, aiming to improve access to agricultural technology, investment and expertise to strengthen productivity and food security.

The partnership will connect Growtech’s international network of agribusinesses, technology providers and industry experts with NADF’s efforts to expand agricultural financing, encourage innovation and support the adoption of modern farming practices across Nigeria.

Established by the Nigerian government under the National Agricultural Development Fund (Establishment) Act 2022, NADF was created to address financing constraints in the agricultural sector and unlock opportunities across the country’s food systems. Its activities also include supporting research, capacity building and agricultural innovation.

Mohammed A. Ibrahim, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NADF, said collaboration between finance providers, technology companies and agricultural enterprises was essential to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector. He noted that platforms such as Growtech West Africa could connect local businesses with international expertise and solutions to improve productivity, strengthen value chains and create economic opportunities.

The partnership comes as Nigerian agribusinesses seek ways to increase production, improve efficiency and respond to changing food system demands. Technologies in irrigation, mechanisation, greenhouse production, livestock, aquaculture and food processing are expected to play an important role in developing more productive and competitive agricultural value chains.

Growtech, which originated in Antalya, Türkiye, has expanded its international presence through exhibitions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Rimini, Italy. Its move into West Africa is intended to connect international agricultural companies with businesses and professionals across Nigeria and the wider region.

Alan Kelly, Commercial and Strategy Director at InD Group, said Nigeria’s agricultural diversity, market size and regional influence made it an important destination for the platform’s expansion. He said the Lagos exhibition would provide opportunities for companies to establish commercial relationships, access technology and share expertise across agricultural value chains.

Growtech Portfolio Exhibition Director Engin Er said the partnership with NADF would help connect the event with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. He added that the exhibition would bring international agricultural technologies closer to local businesses while creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and commercial collaboration.

Nigeria’s extensive agricultural production, processing and distribution networks offer opportunities to strengthen domestic value chains and connect local enterprises with international solutions. Improved access to technology and investment could support the development of more efficient production systems and help businesses respond to growing food demand.

The inaugural Growtech West Africa exhibition is scheduled to take place from 26–28 January 2027 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The event will bring together companies and professionals working in seeds and seedlings, plant nutrition and protection, irrigation, greenhouse technologies, agricultural machinery, precision farming, livestock, poultry, aquaculture, fisheries and food processing.

A Food Security and Sustainability Conference will run alongside the exhibition, bringing together policymakers, investors, agribusiness leaders, researchers and technology providers. Discussions will focus on agricultural financing, productivity, technology adoption, climate resilience and food production.

Exhibitor, sponsorship and strategic partnership opportunities remain open for businesses seeking to engage with Nigeria’s agricultural market and the wider West African region. The organisers expect the platform to encourage knowledge exchange, investment and commercial relationships that can contribute to agricultural development.