Growtech West Africa to Boost Food Security in 2027

Growtech West Africa is set to debut an exhibition in Lagos from January 26-28, 2027, aimed at enhancing food security and reducing dependence on food imports in West African countries. The event will bring together government and private sector stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and modernize farming systems.

Currently, West Africa spends approximately $50 billion annually on food imports despite its agricultural potential. Ahm Khalil, the director of Growtech, stated that the exhibition will create investment opportunities and foster partnerships across the agricultural value chain.

The event is expected to attract 5,000 industry professionals, 100 exhibitors from various countries, and feature 50 speakers from sectors including agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, and agri-tech. It will also host a food security and sustainability conference to discuss agricultural financing and climate resilience, with projections indicating that West Africa's food economy could surpass $480 billion by 2030.