AGRICULTURE: ATTAINING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

agricultural sector

The agricultural sector needs more attention and focus as it could help build the economy rather than the sole dependent on oil as  source of generating revenue for the nation.
There is huge market and high demand for agricultural produce across the nation and beyond. This definitely guarantees its capability to sustain the Nigerian economy.

These were the words of CEOs from various Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) while giving their opinion on the way to move the country forward during the LEAP Africa 11th CEOs forum held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.



Speaking, the CEO of Health Plus Limited, Bukky George said it’s high time the government gave adequate attention to the Agricultural sector as a way of reviving the economy, thereby involving most Nigerians in the practice.

Tayo Oviosu, the CEO of Pagatech Limited who believed that 70% Nigerians are farmers, though partially, enjoined those in the sector to practice it fully like every other SME.

Contrary to the belief of interested individuals in Agriculture about difficulties in raising funds and getting supports, Sterling Bank speaking through one of its staff, Mr Adewale Akinrinde says it gives a friendly atmosphere to farmers by providing loans with a very low interest rate, intervention funds from the Central Bank of Nigeria and advise from expertise to move the sector forward.



Despite getting funds for a business, Bismarck Rewane, the CEO of Financial Derivatives Company implored entrepreneurs to be conscious of the situation trending in the sector which they operate.

The LEAP Africa 11th CEOs Forum had in attendance Segun Ogunsanya of Airtel Nigeria, Yewande Sadiku of Stanbic IBTC, Alesandra Lustrati of the Uk Department for international Development (DfID), Raphael Afaedor of Supermat.ng, Ngozi Edozie of Actis West Africa as well as CEOs from different SMEs.