The European Union-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP) has taken a major step toward enhancing trade and investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector by inaugurating a Technical Steering Committee (TSC). This committee will guide the platform’s direction, ensuring that agribusiness trade between Nigeria and EU member states flourishes.
According to Roland Oroh, CEO of Agribusiness Register Ltd, EUNAP aims to generate an additional €575 million in trade value for Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. Achieving this goal requires the active participation of government agencies, private-sector players, and development partners.
The TSC will play a crucial role in shaping policy, trade priorities, and sustainability models for the platform.
Beyond overseeing strategic initiatives, it will also recommend funding mechanisms beyond the EU grant, ensuring long-term sustainability. Key members of the TSC include representatives from the European Union Delegation (EUD), Nigeria’s Ministries of Agriculture, Trade, and Budget Planning, the Youth Sounding Board, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce (NACCIMA), Agribusiness Register Ltd, and the European Business Chamber Nigeria (EUROCHAM).
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EUNAP is envisioned as a one-stop digital hub that connects agribusiness stakeholders, facilitates trade and investment, and enhances knowledge exchange. Through digital tools and strategic partnerships, the platform will help Nigerian agribusinesses connect with European buyers, investors, and trade facilitators. The platform offers market access, trade intelligence, compliance guidance, business matchmaking, agribusiness support, training, and policy engagement opportunities.
Frank Okafor, a representative of the European Union Delegation, described EUNAP as a strategic investment designed to create a self-sustaining, business-led initiative. By aligning with national policies and digital trade solutions, the platform aims to strengthen agribusiness ties between Nigeria and the EU. Additionally, Inga Stefanowicz, Head of Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation, emphasized that the initiative will drive job creation, boost business growth, and attract foreign investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
With the government’s backing and strong public-private partnerships, EUNAP is well-positioned to become a key driver of economic transformation in Nigeria’s agribusiness industry.
