NDADIS 2026 — Niger Delta Agricultural Development & Investment Summit

Niger Delta
Agricultural Summit

Transforming the Niger Delta • Feeding the Nation • Attracting the World

Date

Wednesday, 15th July 2026 • 09:00 AM

Venue

Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja

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About the Summit

Where Policy Meets Purpose

The NDADIS 2026 convenes Nigeria's most influential voices in agriculture — from federal policymakers and regional development bodies to private investors and grassroots farmers — for a defining conversation on the nation's food security future.

This summit provides a high-level platform to address systemic agricultural challenges, unlock investment pipelines, and co-create actionable strategies that will shape Nigeria's agricultural economy for the next decade.

500+

Expected delegates from across Nigeria and the diaspora

40+

Speakers, policymakers & industry leaders

12+

Agricultural sectors represented

2 Days

Intensive sessions, panels & networking

Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja

2026

Inaugural
Edition

Cardinal Objectives

What NDDC Aims to Achieve

By convening this stakeholder forum, NDDC aims to advance Africa's agricultural transformation agenda through meaningful collaboration, strategic partnership, and continental leadership.

Leverage Continental Expertise

Leverage continental expertise and innovations that can be adapted to the Niger Delta, bringing Africa's best agricultural knowledge and practice to the region.

Position the Niger Delta in Africa's Agenda

Position the Niger Delta within Africa's agricultural transformation agenda, creating tangible opportunities for trade, investment, and cross-border collaboration.

Strengthen Strategic Partnerships

Strengthen partnerships with African institutions, development partners, and the private sector to mobilise the resources and technical support needed for lasting impact.

Align with AU Agenda 2063 & CAADP

Contribute meaningfully to Africa-wide agricultural policy and practice, in full alignment with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).

NDDC as a Continental Development Catalyst

Through these efforts, NDDC will not only enhance its role as a regional development catalyst but also demonstrate clear leadership in advancing Africa's agricultural future — inspiring models of collaboration that reach well beyond the Niger Delta.

Key Institutional Participants

Distinguished Stakeholders

The summit brings together a broad coalition of voices from across Africa — united by a shared commitment to transforming the continent's agricultural landscape.

Government Institutions Regional Economic Communities Development Partners Private Sector Actors Farmer Associations Academia Civil Society Organisations

Office of the Vice President — Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E. Kashim Shettima

Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Office of the Vice President brings federal executive representation to the NDADIS Agricultural Summit, underscoring the administration's commitment to agricultural transformation as a cornerstone of Nigeria's economic diversification agenda. The VP's participation signals the highest level of governmental endorsement for private-led agri-sector collaboration.

🇳🇬 Federal Republic of Nigeria

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

Chief Samuel Ogbuku

Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission

The Niger Delta Development Commission plays a pivotal role in channeling agricultural investment and rural development resources to Nigeria's oil-producing communities. NDDC's engagement at this summit highlights the intersection of environmental stewardship, food security, and community economic development across the Niger Delta region.

🌿 Niger Delta Development Commission

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Secure Your
Place at the Table

Registration is open. Confirm your participation online in under two minutes — each delegate can register once.

Date & Time

Wednesday, 15th July 2026 — 09:00 AM

Location

Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja — FCT, Nigeria

Application Deadline

13th July 2026

Delegate Registration

Registration takes less than two minutes. You will be asked for your name, organization, contact details and stakeholder category — each email and phone number can register once.

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Invited but unable to verify? Contact isupport@ndagricsummit.com

About the Organizer

Building Bridges
Across Agri-Sectors

Arila is a Nigeria-focused agricultural development organization committed to bridging the gap between government policy, private capital, and grassroots farming communities. We create platforms that catalyze sustainable, inclusive growth across Nigeria's agricultural value chain.

From smallholder farmer empowerment to large-scale agribusiness investment facilitation, Japtini operates at the intersection of advocacy, innovation, and implementation.

"Agriculture is not just Nigeria's past — it is the foundation upon which we build a sovereign, prosperous future for every Nigerian."

— Arila Leadership

Policy Engagement

Working with federal and state governments to shape pro-agriculture policy frameworks

Investment Facilitation

Connecting agribusiness investors with verified opportunities across the agricultural value chain

Farmer Empowerment

Building capacity and access to resources for smallholder farmers and cooperatives

Innovation & Technology

Championing agri-tech adoption to boost productivity, traceability and market access

Niger Delta
Agricultural Summit

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Where Policy Meets Purpose