In a significant push to strengthen climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria, the UK Government is partnering with Propcom+ and Welcome2Africa International to spearhead a Strategic Agribusiness Deal Room aimed at attracting private sector investment.
The initiative is designed to channel substantial capital into priority agricultural value chains, supporting a more inclusive and market-driven economic transformation across the country.
The Deal Room which took place in Lagos on 18–19 November 2025, will serve as a dynamic investment marketplace. Over twenty carefully screened agribusinesses will present their opportunities to potential financiers, spanning a diverse range of sectors including grains, cassava and starch products, livestock, bioethanol, food processing, mechanisation, agri-technology, and renewable energy. These enterprises were selected based on their growth potential, commercial readiness, and contributions to building a more resilient agricultural ecosystem.
The event is expected to unlock over US$5mn in potential investment and trade commitments, creating significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises. Olumide Ojo, Strategy Director at Propcom+, emphasised the importance of the initiative: “The programme provides an important platform to deepen private sector participation in Nigeria’s agrifood sector.” He added that connecting high-potential SMEs with investors will strengthen market systems while expanding opportunities for farmers, women, and rural communities.
Echoing this sentiment, Bamidele Seun Owoola, CEO of Welcome2Africa International, said: “Showcasing promising Nigerian agribusinesses to investors creates avenues for long term partnerships that can support shared economic progress.” He underlined the organisation’s commitment to fostering sustainable capital flows into Africa’s food and agriculture sectors.
Aligned with Propcom+’s mission to build stronger agricultural markets, enhance SME capacity, and promote low-carbon growth, the Deal Room aims to provide lasting impact. Following the Lagos sessions, programme leads will continue offering participating companies technical assistance, investor follow-ups, due diligence support, and guidance towards successfully closing investment deals. By linking high-potential agribusinesses with strategic investors, the initiative sets the stage for sustainable growth and a more resilient Nigerian agrifood sector.
Propcom+ launches agribusiness deal room in Nigeria
The initiative is designed to channel substantial capital into priority agricultural value chains.
