FirstBank Charts New Course For Non-Oil Exports, Announces 2025 Edition Of Agric and Export Conference

August 14, (THEWILL) — FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading driver of financial inclusion, has announced the 2025 edition of its flagship Agric and Export Conference.

The event, themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export-Driven Economy”, will hold on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.

Building on the successes of previous editions, this year’s conference reaffirms FirstBank’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural and non-oil export sectors as vital engines of economic growth.

The conference will provide insights into emerging trends in agriculture and non-oil exports, offering innovative strategies to accelerate national economic development.

It will adopt a hybrid format, enabling a wide audience to participate virtually, while key stakeholders attend in person.

Participants will also have access to exhibition booths showcasing products and services from major industry players and associations.

The event will feature a keynote address from the Minister of Agriculture & Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, alongside goodwill messages, plenary discussions, and technical sessions led by subject-matter experts in the agriculture and export value chain.

Other confirmed speakers include the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Jafar Abubakar Umar; the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Abba Bello; the National Action Committee on AfCFTA, Segun Awolowo; the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Architect Kabir Ibrahim; and the CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni.

Speaking on the upcoming conference, FirstBank Group Managing Director, Olusegun Alebiosu, described it as a strategic platform for stakeholders to converge, share knowledge, and drive strategies that can unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s agricultural sector and non-oil export industry.

He said the bank aims to empower customers and stakeholders with actionable insights, innovative solutions, and valuable connections to help them navigate the complexities of the sectors.

He added that FirstBank intends to deliver tangible benefits, enhance business prospects, and create lasting value while contributing to the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s economy.

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