The Kano State Government hosts the National Agricultural Mechanization and Innovation Summit 2025 as part of efforts to attract local and foreign investors into the state’s agricultural sector. The summit brings together key stakeholders to explore modern solutions for boosting food production, value chains, and agribusiness growth.
Mediaplusng.com reports that the summit is themed “Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: Harnessing Innovative Technology for Prosperity.” The event focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, showcasing proven technologies, and strengthening collaboration between government, private investors, researchers, and farmers.
The summit attracts representatives from research institutes, government agencies, policy makers, captains of industry, agricultural machinery manufacturers, and farmer groups from across the country. Participants gather to exchange ideas, share experiences, and identify investment opportunities in agricultural mechanization.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the Kano State Government uses the platform to highlight the state’s strong commitment to agribusiness development and private sector participation. Officials emphasize that Kano remains one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural hubs with vast arable land, a large market, and improving infrastructure.
Speaking at the event, the representative of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf assures investors of a favorable business environment in Kano State. He says the government is creating policies that support ease of doing business, encourage innovation, and protect investments in agriculture and agro-processing.
The Kano Investment Promotion Agency also outlines several opportunities available to prospective investors. The agency points to areas such as farm mechanization services, equipment assembly, agro-processing, irrigation systems, storage facilities, and agricultural logistics as key sectors open for partnership.
The Director General of the agency explains that the state is ready to work with investors through incentives, partnerships, and access to land and markets. He adds that Kano’s large population and strategic location make it an ideal destination for agribusiness investments.
The summit features exhibitions of modern agricultural machines and equipment, giving participants firsthand experience of new technologies designed to improve productivity and reduce manual labor. The displays attract interest from farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness operators.
Panel discussions form a major part of the event, focusing on the current state of agricultural mechanization in Nigeria, existing challenges, and practical solutions for the future. Experts discuss issues such as access to finance, skills development, maintenance of equipment, and technology adoption.
Organizers say the summit is expected to strengthen partnerships, drive investment, and support Kano State’s vision of transforming agriculture into a modern, profitable, and sustainable sector that creates jobs and boosts food security.
