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Welcome2Africa International and AFEX present the second edition of the Agri-Investment and Capital Market Conference AICM2022 on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria, in partnership with Meristem Group, DLM Capital Group, and Olam Argi. 

AICM2022 is designed to drive investment and finance for the Capital Market and the Agribusiness sector in Nigeria.

Currently, the Capital Market contributes 0.5% to agriculture, thus exposing a significant opportunity between the agribusiness sector and the Capital Markets in Nigeria.

The theme “Accelerating Investments and Capital Markets for Agribusiness Expansion in Nigeria” seeks to showcase opportunities for effective collaboration of Capital Markets Stakeholders, investors and the Agribusiness sector in Nigeria. 

Topics to be addressed include:

• demystification of presumed risks of investing in agribusiness in Nigeria;
• awareness and access to different capital market tools and infrastructure, from asset-backed commercial papers to corporate bonds and crowdfunding
• opportunities for agribusiness in Nigeria, including AfCFTA and Russia- Ukraine implications, and more.

AICM2022 will feature presentations, panel discussions amongst notable stakeholders in the Capital Market and Agribusiness ecosystem, exhibitions, and agripreneurs’ pitching sessions from the W2A Acceleration Program with speakers from:

• Securities and Exchange Commission, 
• Nigerian Exchange Group, 
• DLM Investment Bank
• ARM Hold Co, 
• Central Bank of Nigeria
• Vested World and other key stakeholders. 

Bamidele Seun Owoola, CEO Welcome2Africa International, explains, “The capital market holds a multi-billion-naira potential of financing the agribusiness sector in Nigeria. However, that can only be explored effectively if viable opportunities are showcased. Then capital market players can invest freely, and agribusinesses can access finance from the robust market.” She also noted that the Capital Market remains a potential lifeline for all of Nigeria’s economic and agricultural potentials with the right investments.   

To continue this conversation, join us on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Lagos by registering at www.welcome2africaint.com/aicm2022. Follow the event on social media at #AICM2021. See you there!