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The Africa Agricultural Value Chain Summit Series

AVC Product Development Masterclass & Summit 2026

7th – 9th October, 2026 Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Live streaming available

A flagship platform bringing together governments, financial institutions, investors, development partners, researchers, agribusinesses, farmer organizations, and youth entrepreneurs to unlock Africa's agricultural potential.

Theme: “Designing Profitable, Scalable and Sustainable Agricultural Finance Products for the Modern Financial Institution”

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Who Attends

One Room. The Entire Value Chain.

Governments Financial Institutions Investors Development Partners Researchers Agribusinesses Farmer Organizations Youth Entrepreneurs
Vision & Mission

The Purpose Behind the Programme

Our Vision

To be Africa's most transformative executive master class on Agricultural Value Chain Financing — inspiring innovation, fostering strategic collaboration, and equipping financial institutions to develop world-class financing solutions that unlock sustainable investments, strengthen resilient food systems, and accelerate inclusive agricultural transformation, food security and economic prosperity.

Our Mission

To equip financial institutions with the knowledge, tools, partnerships and practical solutions required to design and deliver innovative agricultural value chain finance products that drive profitability, resilience, financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth across Africa.

Programme Objectives

Why This Master Class & Summit Exists

A focused agenda to strengthen how financial institutions design, deliver and scale agricultural value chain financing across Africa.

Overall Objective

To strengthen the capacity of Commercial Banks, Microfinance Banks, Development Finance Institutions, FinTechs, Cooperative Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies and other Non-Bank Financial Institutions to design, develop, implement and scale innovative, commercially viable and sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Financing (AVCF) products — improving access to finance, enhancing portfolio quality, reducing lending risks, and accelerating agricultural transformation.

The 15 Specific Objectives

1. Build Institutional Capacity

Deepen knowledge and practical competencies in AVCF principles, methodologies and global best practice.

2. Promote Product Innovation

Provide frameworks and tools to design customer-centric products for every value chain actor.

3. Strengthen Risk Management

Assess, mitigate and price production, market, climate, operational and credit risks.

4. Deepen Value Chain Understanding

Map value chains, identify financing gaps and design commodity-specific solutions.

5. Enhance Portfolio Performance

Build profitable, diversified and resilient agricultural lending portfolios.

6. Improve Financial Inclusion

Expand access for smallholders, women-led agribusinesses, youth enterprises and agri-SMEs.

7. Strengthen Product Development

Gain hands-on practice designing, testing, piloting, pricing and commercializing products.

8. Facilitate Public–Private Partnerships

Connect banks, agribusinesses, government, insurers, technology firms and investors.

9. Advance Digital & Tech-Driven Finance

Explore FinTech, data analytics, remote monitoring, satellite technology and AI.

10. Advance Climate-Responsive Finance

Integrate climate-smart agriculture, ESG principles and green finance into product design.

11. Strengthen Institutional Governance

Improve governance, policy, monitoring, compliance and performance measurement.

12. Support Agribusiness Growth

Finance productivity, value addition, market access and job creation across enterprises.

13. Develop Actionable Blueprints

Produce institution-specific AVCF product blueprints and implementation roadmaps.

14. Foster Knowledge Exchange

Create a platform to share best practice and build long-term professional partnerships.

15. Establish a Community of Practice

Lay the foundation for a lasting network for learning, policy dialogue and innovation.

Expected Outcomes

What Participating Institutions Will Achieve

Programme Schedule

Three Days of Deals, Dialogue & Discovery

Draft outline — the full agenda with confirmed speakers will be published here.

Day 1 — 7th October

Opening Ceremony & Policy Dialogue

Keynotes from government and development partners; state of the African agricultural value chain.

Day 2 — 8th October

Product Development Masterclass & Investment Forum

Hands-on masterclass sessions, project pitches, investor roundtables, and exhibition floor.

Day 3 — 9th October

Innovation, Youth & Closing Gala

AgriTech showcases, youth entrepreneur awards, partnership signings, and closing ceremony.

Summit Features

  • Delegate Registration
  • Sponsorship Portal
  • Exhibition Booking
  • Speaker Profiles
  • Programme Schedule
  • Investment Forum
  • Live Streaming
  • Event Gallery
Who Should Attend

Built for Agricultural Finance Leaders

A high-impact executive programme for institutions seeking to expand agricultural lending, improve portfolio quality, and finance agricultural value chains effectively.

Executive Directors Managing Directors Branch Managers Business Development Managers Credit Officers Risk Managers Product Development Specialists Agricultural Desk Officers FinTech Executives Cooperative Finance Managers Agricultural Finance Practitioners
Key Deliverables

Every Participant Leaves With

  • Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Toolkit
  • Agricultural Product Development Template
  • Agricultural Risk Assessment Framework
  • Agricultural Product Pricing Model
  • Pilot Implementation Guide
  • Agricultural Finance Business Case Template
  • Institutional Action Plan
  • Certificate of Completion
Registration Packages

Corporate Pricing Structure

All packages include full 3-day training access, manuals and course materials, toolkits and templates, certificates, tea breaks, lunch, and networking. Payment is made securely online via Paystack.

Package 1

Standard Executive

₦350,000 per participant
1 participant
  • Full 3-day training access
  • Toolkits, templates & frameworks
  • Financial modelling worksheets
  • Certificate of completion
Package 2

Institutional Team

₦1,500,000
Up to 5 participants — save ₦250,000
  • Everything in Standard
  • Priority registration
  • Institutional recognition at event
  • Group project coaching
  • 1-hour post-training advisory
Package 3

Corporate Gold

₦2,750,000
Up to 10 participants
  • Everything in Institutional Team
  • Dedicated institutional consultation
  • Customized agricultural product review
  • Priority access to facilitators
  • One-year access to training updates
Package 4

Corporate Platinum

₦5,000,000
Up to 20 participants
  • Everything in Gold
  • Exclusive executive roundtable
  • Agricultural finance diagnostic assessment
  • Customized product development support
  • 30-day post-training technical advisory

Early Bird Offer

₦300,000 per participant

Save ₦50,000 — valid until 30 days before the event (7th September 2026).

Special Regulator / DFI Rate

₦250,000 per participant

Government agencies, DFIs, agricultural development programmes & donor-funded projects.

Registration closes two weeks before the programme commences. Seating is limited — corporate nominations are encouraged. Group discounts are available for institutions registering more than ten participants: contact us.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Put Your Brand at the Centre of Agricultural Finance

Lead Sponsor
₦10,000,000
  • “Lead Sponsor” recognition
  • Logo on all event materials
  • Keynote speaking opportunity
  • Corporate exhibition space
  • 10 complimentary participant slots
  • Media visibility & session recognition
Gold Sponsor
₦5,000,000
  • Prominent logo placement
  • Exhibition space
  • 5 complimentary participant slots
  • Corporate recognition
  • Marketing materials distribution
Silver Sponsor
₦3,000,000
  • Logo placement
  • 3 complimentary participant slots
  • Corporate recognition

Sponsorship & corporate enquiries: phone/WhatsApp +234 902 569 5172 or info@farmwatchhub.com. Sponsorships are invoiced directly rather than paid online.

Organizing Committee

The Team Behind the Summit

The AVCF Product Development Masterclass & Summit Planning Committee brings together decades of experience in agricultural policy, development finance, agribusiness, aquaculture, energy, safety, media and technology.

Ernest Davis Awakessien

Ernest Davis Awakessien

Director, State Ministry of Agriculture

Ernest Davis Awakessien is a seasoned agricultural development professional and public sector leader with over 20 years of experience in agricultural policy, rural transformation, and institutional development. He serves as a Director in a State Ministry of Agriculture, where he drives initiatives that strengthen food systems and improve rural livelihoods. He holds degrees in Agricultural Economics and Extension and Political Science and Public Diplomacy, and is certified in Agricultural Value Chain Financing by the AFRACA Institute. Mr. Awakessien has extensive expertise in agricultural value chain finance, project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. He is passionate about developing innovative financing solutions that empower farmers, strengthen agribusinesses, and promote inclusive, sustainable agricultural transformation across Africa.

Erhunmwonsere O. Sunday

Erhunmwonsere O. Sunday

Assistant Director, NASSP

Erhunmwonsere O. Sunday is a distinguished agriculture and rural development leader with over 15 years of experience in public sector governance, agricultural transformation, and donor-funded development programmes across Nigeria and Tanzania. He has served as Functioning Permanent Secretary and Director of Agriculture Services in the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture, providing strategic leadership for agricultural policy and programme implementation. His extensive experience includes coordinating major development initiatives such as IFAD’s Rural Finance Institution Building Programme (RUFIN) and the World Bank-supported Fadama III Project. Currently serving as an Assistant Director with NASSP, he leads community engagement and awareness campaigns that promote sustainable development. A graduate of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, with an MSc in Animal Science, Mr. Sunday brings practical insights into agricultural leadership, value chain development, and rural transformation.

Ifiok Udo Ekott

Ifiok Udo Ekott

General Manager, Ibom Equipment Leasing Ltd

Mr. Ifiok Udo Ekott is a distinguished agribusiness, agricultural engineering, and rural development expert with over 25 years of experience in agricultural mechanization, value chain development, rural finance, project management, and agricultural investment. He currently serves as General Manager of Ibom Equipment Leasing Limited, where he leads initiatives that expand access to mechanization services and strengthen agribusiness development across Akwa Ibom State. Holding an MSc in Agribusiness Management and advanced international certifications from Israel, the FAO, and the World Bank, Mr. Ekott has successfully managed and supported major donor-funded programmes, including the World Bank-assisted Fadama III and NEWMAP projects. Renowned for his expertise in agricultural mechanization, climate-smart agriculture, and public-private partnerships, he is committed to advancing inclusive, commercially viable, and sustainable agricultural transformation.

Usen Udofia

Usen Udofia

Health, Safety & Environment Expert

Mr. Usen Udofia is a highly accomplished Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with over 25 years of experience spanning the oil and gas, power, marine, and public sectors. A NEBOSH-certified safety expert, he has held key HSE leadership roles with Shell, TotalEnergies, Ibom Power Company, and NPDC, overseeing Permit-to-Work systems, contractor safety, regulatory compliance, and high-value industrial projects. He has also served as a consultant to the Akwa Ibom State Government, supporting strategic initiatives within the Ministries of Agriculture and Internal Revenue. Renowned for his expertise in risk management, safety leadership, and operational excellence, Mr. Udofia brings practical insights into governance, compliance, and sustainable project delivery that are highly relevant to agricultural value chain investment and development.

Imeobong Etim Asuquo

Imeobong Etim Asuquo

CEO, Armaweb Technologies · ICT & Digital Platforms

Imeobong Etim Asuquo is a software engineer, digital transformation specialist, and Chief Executive Officer of Armaweb Technologies Limited. A Google and AWS Certified Full-Stack Web Developer, he has nearly a decade of experience designing innovative digital solutions for businesses, institutions, and brands across multiple sectors. His expertise spans web application development, digital marketing, user experience design, and technology-driven business growth. As the developer of the FarmWatch Hub platform, Mr. Asuquo has demonstrated a strong commitment to leveraging technology to advance agricultural innovation and digital inclusion. At the AVCF Product Development Masterclass and Summit Planning Committee, he and his ICT team will share practical insights and coordination on the digital platforms.

Nse Okon Inyang

Nse Okon Inyang

Executive Director, Integrated Aid Initiative

Nse Okon Inyang is a distinguished rural development and agricultural finance systems expert with over 30 years of experience in agricultural programme design, rural finance, enterprise development, and policy formulation. He is the Executive Director of Integrated Aid Initiative (IAI), where he leads initiatives in value chain entrepreneurship, institutional capacity building, rural microfinance, and market development. An Agronomist and Environmentalist by training, Mr. Inyang is an International Labour Organization (ILO)-certified trainer in Women Entrepreneurship Development and Adult Learning Management. He has provided technical leadership to major donor-funded programmes supported by IFAD, the World Bank, the European Union, AGRA, and the Petroleum Trust Fund. A retired Deputy Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, he remains a respected practitioner and champion of inclusive agricultural transformation across Africa.

Unyime Anietie

Unyime Anietie

Broadcast Journalist & Media Strategist

Unyime Anietie is an accomplished broadcast journalist, media strategist, and communications professional with over five years of experience in radio and television broadcasting, public affairs, and programme management. He has served as Head of Programmes and On-Air Presenter at Redemption 101.5 FM, where he led content development, political discourse, and audience engagement initiatives. A bilingual communicator fluent in English and French, he has also worked as a translator and broadcaster in Cameroon, and currently anchors live current affairs programmes on Global TV, Abuja. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and expertise in media management, stakeholder engagement, and public communication, Mr. Anietie brings valuable insights on strategic communication, media advocacy, and promoting agricultural value chain development through effective public engagement.

Emmanuel Robert

Emmanuel Robert, FPMC, MSPE

Managing Director, Greymond Group

Emmanuel Robert, FPMC, MSPE is a transformational executive and sustainable development leader with over 20 years of experience spanning energy, agribusiness, financial technology, real estate, and investment. As Managing Director of Greymond Group, he has driven innovation across multiple sectors, including the successful launch of Wattpay, a fintech platform that attracted over ₦500 million in investment within its first week. He is the Founder of the Society for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (SEEC) and Convener of the Niger Delta Food Security Summit & Expo, championing strategic partnerships that advance food security, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable investment. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Mentoring & Coaching Nigeria, Emmanuel is widely recognized for promoting innovative financing, agribusiness development, and inclusive economic growth across Africa.

Okon Eteobong Amah

Okon Eteobong Amah

MD/CEO, PRODAVE Integrated Farms & Services

Okon Eteobong Amah is a distinguished agribusiness entrepreneur, aquaculture specialist, and agricultural development advocate dedicated to advancing Nigeria’s fisheries and agribusiness sectors. As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PRODAVE Integrated Farms & Services Limited, he leads innovative ventures in aquaculture, fish production, feed manufacturing, processing, training, and agribusiness consulting. Popularly known as “The Catfishpreneur,” he is committed to improving farmer productivity through technology, capacity building, and value chain development. A postgraduate researcher in Fisheries and Aquatic Environment Management at the University of Uyo, Mr. Amah also serves as Publicity Secretary of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, and Secretary General of the Akwa Ibom Fish Farmers Association, championing sustainable aquaculture and inclusive agricultural transformation.

Bello Olutola

Bello Olutola

Zonal Coordinator, South-South · NIRSAL Plc

Bello Olutola is a distinguished agricultural finance and value chain development expert with over 22 years of experience spanning agribusiness, commercial banking, and development finance. He currently serves as Zonal Coordinator (South-South) at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc), where he leads initiatives that expand access to agricultural finance, strengthen value chains, and promote financial inclusion. Previously, he held senior corporate banking roles at Zenith Bank Plc, structuring multi-billion-naira financing solutions for public and private sector investments. Mr. Olutola has developed innovative financing frameworks adopted by financial institutions nationwide and has successfully mobilized billions of naira for agricultural development. He is widely recognized for advancing sustainable agricultural investment, food security, and inclusive rural economic growth.

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