"Obasanjo's Bold Declaration: 'I'm a Mad Man for Agriculture' Sparks Passion for Agribusiness at Lagos Expo"

Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Obasanjo has Embraces Agricultural Passion, Declares: "I'm a Mad Man for Agriculture" at Lagos Agrofood Exhibition

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, reaffirmed his commitment to agriculture by describing himself as "a mad man for agriculture" during his keynote address at the 9th International Trade Exhibition and Conference on Agrofood, Plastics, Printing, and Packaging held in Lagos.

Addressing attendees at the event, Obasanjo emphasized the pivotal role of agribusiness in achieving essential goals such as food security, nutrition security, employment generation, wealth creation, poverty alleviation, and income augmentation, notably through foreign exchange earnings.

Obasanjo underscored the holistic nature of food security, stressing the importance of ensuring food availability, affordability, and accessibility across the nation. He shared an anecdote where a friend labeled him as a "mad man" for delving into agriculture, to which he responded affirmatively, stating, "So, I am a mad man for agriculture."

Highlighting the critical issue of post-harvest losses, which accounts for nearly 40% of cultivated food, Obasanjo emphasized the significance of addressing food security and nutrition security through effective agribusiness practices. He reiterated his unwavering commitment to agriculture, assuring that he would readily respond to any call related to agricultural endeavors.

In his impassioned address, Obasanjo's sentiments resonated with the overarching theme of the exhibition, which aimed to promote sustainable agricultural practices, innovation, and investment opportunities within Nigeria's agribusiness sector.

Amidst his advocacy for agricultural development, Obasanjo's declaration not only reaffirmed his personal dedication to the agricultural cause but also served as a rallying call for stakeholders to prioritize and invest in the agricultural sector to harness its immense potential for national development.

As the event concluded, Obasanjo's proclamation reverberated within the Nigerian agricultural landscape, inspiring renewed vigor and commitment towards realizing the transformative potential of agriculture in addressing pressing societal challenges and driving economic growth.

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