By: Simeon Shodimu
As West Africa intensifies efforts to strengthen food security and reduce dependence on imported food, Lagos is set to host the inaugural edition of Growtech West Africa from January 26 to 28, 2027, at the Landmark Centre.
The international agribusiness platform is expected to attract more than 5,000 industry professionals, alongside over 100 exhibitors, international country pavilions, and more than 50 international speakers drawn from agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, food production, agri-tech, irrigation, and supply chain sectors.
The event comes at a time when West Africa continues to face mounting food system pressures, with the region spending over $50 billion annually on food imports while demand continues to rise due to rapid population growth, urbanisation, climate challenges, and evolving consumption patterns.
Nigeria, regarded as a strategic player in the region’s agricultural transformation, is leveraging its vast arable land, large agricultural workforce, and growing investments in food production, processing, and logistics infrastructure to drive sectoral growth.
According to estimates by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), West Africa’s food economy is projected to exceed $480 billion by 2030, positioning the region among the world’s fastest-growing agricultural markets.
In response to these opportunities and challenges, governments and private sector operators across the region are accelerating investments aimed at improving productivity, modernising farming systems, and strengthening local food production capacity.
Against this backdrop, Growtech West Africa is being positioned as a strategic platform designed to connect international expertise, technology, investment, and innovation with one of the world’s most dynamic emerging agricultural markets.
Originally established in Antalya, Turkey, Growtech has expanded its international footprint to Dubai, Italy, and now Lagos, reflecting rising global demand for agricultural innovation and cross-border collaboration within the agribusiness sector.
The event is being organised by Informa, a global B2B events and market intelligence group, with a focus on advancing sustainable agriculture and food production across West Africa.
Speaking ahead of the event, Growtech Middle East Director, Ahmed Khalil, described West Africa as a region standing at a defining moment in its agricultural development.
According to him, the region possesses the land resources, population strength, and market potential needed to significantly improve food security and local production capabilities over the coming decade.
“Growtech West Africa is designed to support that transformation by connecting global innovation with local market needs while creating opportunities for investment, partnerships, and long-term sector growth,” Khalil said.
