EXECUTIVE Director at Cormat Nigeria Limited (a TGI Group company), Dr Johannes Flosbach, has emphasised the need for sustainable funding in agribusiness.
He stated this during the recently held 11th German-Nigerian Business Forum (GNBF) in Lagos.
Speaking on “Strengthening the Nigerian Agribusiness Industry for Food Security and Export,” Dr Flosbach highlighted agriculture’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s future while calling attention to the pressing challenges of securing adequate financing for the sector.
He stated, “Agriculture is the future, and agriculture means food processing. However, we also need to address a key challenge—funding. Working capital at 30% interest or more is unsustainable, making it almost impossible to invest in new projects. I believe future forums will need to focus on funding solutions to enable the growth of this critical sector”.
He also highlighted the importance of innovative agricultural practices, noting TGI Group’s investments in rural farming and sustainable agriculture. He called for unrelenting collaboration between Nigerian and international partners to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s agribusiness industry, positioning it to meet both local and international demands.
Organised by AHK Nigeria and Afrika Verein with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the forum served as a platform for discussions on strategic sectors including agribusiness, renewable energy, construction, and vocational education.
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