Niger State Governor Umar Bago has called for deeper financial support for farmers and agribusinesses, stressing that improved access to credit remains crucial for smallholders and SMEs driving Nigeria's agricultural growth.
Speaking at the 2025 Agric & Export Expo in Lagos, Bago described agriculture as a sector brimming with investment opportunities and pledged his state's commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu's agricultural initiatives, which have already attracted strong investor interest.
He commended First Bank of Nigeria for hosting the expo and urged the bank to sustain its financing partnerships with farmers and entrepreneurs. "This platform connects farmers, investors, and financiers, which is exactly what our SMEs need to scale," he said.
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Bago also reaffirmed Niger State's collaboration with Lagos State to unlock agricultural potential for food security and export growth.
Themed "The Fundamentals of Building an Export-Driven Economy," the expo brought together key stakeholders, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, to explore new ways of strengthening Nigeria's agribusiness sector.
