-Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka emphasized that prioritizing rural industrialisation and production infrastructure is essential for shifting Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-driven economy.
-Oyelaran-Oyeyinka highlighted the importance of SAPZs in transforming rural economies by creating clusters that link rural farmers with markets, overcoming isolation, reducing investment costs, and enabling entrepreneurship.
-Oyelaran-Oyeyinka stressed the need for rapid industrialisation-led growth, with the creation of secondary cities specializing in niche products, to drive economic prosperity and improve market access.
-Sterling Bank CEO Abubakar Suleiman stressed that achieving food security is vital for Nigeria’s economic stability and emphasized the bank’s focus on agriculture to support sustainable growth.
-Dr. Sam Ode, Deputy Governor of Benue State, outlined plans to shift Africa from raw material-based agriculture to value-added products, aiming to boost job creation, economic growth, and reduce dependence on food imports.
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