At the #NES30 CEO Breakfast Meeting, the discussion centred on the crucial role of data and information in addressing Nigeria’s food security challenges.
Moderated by Olive Emodi of News Central TV, the session explored how data-driven strategies can enhance agricultural productivity and ensure sustainable food supply chains.
The meeting, part of the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (#NES30) held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together business leaders to share insights on boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the discussion highlighted the importance of leveraging accurate data for decision-making and policy implementation to tackle food insecurity, improve agricultural value chains, and promote national economic growth.
Key speakers included Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security; Boye Olusanya, CEO of Flour Mills Nigeria PLC; Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician General of the Federation; Kwaw Andam, Country Programme Leader at the International Food Policy Research Institute; and Uka Eje, CEO of Thrive Agric.