Firm seeks greater investment in Africa’s agricultural value chains

An agribusiness firm, Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, is urging for greater investment in Africa's agricultural value chains, stating that strategic financing and infrastructure are crucial for economic growth and food security across the continent. Segun Alabi, the company's Managing Director and CEO, made this call at the Africa Social Impact Summit in Lagos.

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Transforming agricultural value chains into investable infrastructure would not only boost food production but also stimulate industrialisation, expand export opportunities and generate employment for millions of Africans.

Alabi presented a case for repositioning agriculture as an investment-driven sector capable of attracting long-term capital. He noted that while Africa possesses vast agricultural potential, significant gaps in value addition, infrastructure, technology adoption, financing, and market access must be addressed. "Transforming agricultural value chains into investable infrastructure would not only boost food production but also stimulate industrialisation, expand export opportunities and generate employment for millions of Africans," Alabi stated.

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achieving these goals would require stronger collaboration among governments, development finance institutions, private investors and agribusiness operators to tackle the structural challenges limiting agricultural productivity and competitiveness.

He stressed that achieving these goals necessitates stronger collaboration among governments, development finance institutions, private investors, and agribusiness operators. This collaboration is needed to overcome structural challenges limiting agricultural productivity and competitiveness. Davidorlah Nigeria Limited's participation in the summit underscored its commitment to agricultural transformation and encouraging private-sector investment in Nigeria's agribusiness sector. Stakeholders at the summit agreed that strengthening agricultural value chains is vital for improving food security and positioning Africa as a competitive global player.

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coordinated investments across the agricultural value chain would help build resilient food systems while strengthening Africa’s position in the global agricultural market.