By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
Sterling Bank has announced the return of the Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, a flagship continental platform dedicated to promoting sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation under the theme, “Survival of the Greenest: Reclaiming Africa’s Food Destiny.”
The high-level summit, scheduled to hold from November 6 to 7, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, will bring together policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond to discuss strategies for advancing agricultural finance, digital innovation, and climate-smart practices.
Now in its eighth edition, ASA 2025—convened by Sterling Bank—aims to position Africa as a global agricultural powerhouse by driving collaborative action toward food security and sustainability.
Speaking at the pre-event media briefing, Abubakar Suleiman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank, said the Bank remains committed to leading Africa’s agricultural transformation through deliberate and collective efforts.
“Africa’s food future will not be secured by chance but through intentional collaboration,” Suleiman stated.
“Agriculture remains central to Africa’s social, economic, and environmental transformation, and ASA 2025 provides the platform to unite policymakers, innovators, and investors toward reclaiming Africa’s food destiny.”
In his remarks, Olushola Obikanye, Group Head, Agric Finance and Solid Minerals at Sterling Bank, emphasized the summit’s focus on sustainability and innovation as key drivers of Africa’s food security.
He added that the summit would serve as a platform for governments, financiers, and farmers to co-create solutions that enhance value chains, expand access to finance, and promote inclusion across the sector.
The two-day event will host delegates from over 30 African countries, featuring keynote sessions, policy dialogues, exhibitions, and an Investment Deal Room—a marketplace designed to connect investors with viable agribusiness ventures.
Co-convened by Sunbeth Global Concepts, a global agro-commodities company, ASA 2025 will also feature strategic partners including Mastercard, IFC, The Alternative Bank, Arzikin Noma, ONE Foundation, Noor Takaful, and Bühler.
According to Eyitemi Adebowale, Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Sunbeth, the company’s partnership reflects its belief that Africa’s development future is rooted in sustainable agriculture.
“Through ASA 2025, we seek to empower farmers, attract investment, and promote climate-smart practices that build resilience across the continent,” she said.
With over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa’s agricultural potential remains enormous, yet challenges such as limited financing, low productivity, and climate change persist.
ASA 2025 is therefore designed to generate actionable insights and partnerships to move the continent from dependence to self-sufficiency.
Interested participants and organizations can register for the summit via www.agricsummit.org.
About Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA):
Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) is the continent’s foremost platform for promoting agricultural innovation, investment, and sustainability.
It convenes key stakeholders across government, business, and development sectors to accelerate agricultural transformation.
About Sterling Bank Limited:
Sterling Bank Limited, a member of the Sterling Financial Holdings Group, is a full-service national commercial bank in Nigeria. Guided by its HEART strategy, Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation, the bank continues to drive sustainable growth and impact across key sectors of the economy.
