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Highlights from the WenA 2-Day Conference on Rethinking Agriculture and Food Security Initiatives

Published by: WenA

July 22, 2022

Driving Innovation in Agriculture: WenA’s 4th Annual Conference Summary

Date: July 26–27, 2022
Location: Sheraton Hotel, Abuja
Organized by: Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA)

The 4th Annual WenA Conference, themed “Rethinking Paradigm Shift in Agriculture and Initiatives to Enhance Food Security”, brought together more than 300 participants from across Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem to discuss innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth in agribusiness.

🎯 Key Objectives

  • Promote sustainable growth through agri-tech innovation.
  • Highlight investment opportunities and value chain development.
  • Foster access to markets for agribusinesses.

💡 Major Highlights

  • Opening Remarks: Delivered by Her Excellency Aisha Babangida, Founder of WenA.
  • Keynote Address: By the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, focusing on agri-business in developing economies.
  • Panel Sessions: Covered sustainable agriculture, irrigation, finance for Agri-SMEs, and food e-commerce platforms.
  • Workshop Papers: Included discussions on food security, crop production, and fisheries led by top academics and practitioners.

📌 Observations

  • E-commerce is vital to improving efficiency, access, and inclusivity for farmers.
  • Greenhouse and smart technologies improve productivity and quality control.
  • Gender-sensitive agricultural innovation is crucial for inclusive development.
  • Modern irrigation is critical to food security and sustainable farming.

✅ Recommendations

  • Increase government investment in research, greenhouse tech, and innovation.
  • Promote community-based seed and agroforestry systems.
  • Update agricultural curriculums to include precision and smart farming practices.
  • Support digital platforms for stakeholder collaboration and access to finance.

🙌 Appreciation

We extend gratitude to all stakeholders, ministries, sponsors, and participants who contributed to the success of the event.

Contact Us:
Women Enterprise Alliance, 90 Aminu Kano Street, Wuse 2, Abuja
info@wena.org.ng
www.wena.org.ng

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– Aisha Babangida,

Founder, WenA (Women Enterprise Alliance)

Women enterprise alliance (Wena)

Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is a registered non-government organisation whose mission is to produce world-class and diverse entrepreneurs that meet the needs of an ever-changing marketplace in Nigeria and across Africa. In collaboration with our partners, we identify and help build high-quality companies. We ensure the sustainability of the impact generated from the products and services produced by the businesses we support. They strongly believe that women play a crucial role in the development of any nation, which is why we work hard to support women entrepreneurs. Their support assists entrepreneurs to build a lasting foundation for their business, thereby enabling them to contribute to the economic and social development of Africa. 

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