By Mercy Gadia Adi
Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), a non-governmental organization, is set to revolutionize the agricultural sector in Africa through its upcoming Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025. The summit, themed “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa,” aims to reposition agriculture as a viable and attractive career path for African youth.
According to Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, UYOTA Co-Founder, during a press conference on Saturday in Abuja, the organization’s goal is to achieve food sovereignty by engaging young people in agriculture as a profitable and sustainable venture.
“Our goal is to achieve food sovereignty by actively engaging young people in agriculture as a profitable, sustainable venture,” Adigwe said.
The summit, scheduled for November 2025, will provide a continental platform for collaboration, financing, and climate-resilient farming practices. Delegates from across Africa, including South Africa and Ghana, are expected to attend, with support from governments and private sector stakeholders.
UYOTA’s National Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Bola Ojo, highlighted the summit’s alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s agricultural revolution agenda. “UYOTA’s grassroots initiatives are already yielding tangible results in youth engagement and food security across Nigeria,” Ojo said.
Fatima Saliu, Deputy Convener of the summit and Head of Marketing and Media, described the summit as a “first-of-its-kind” initiative for Nigeria and Africa. “This is a summit for the youth, by the youth; we’re bringing the energy, intelligence, and technological savvy of Africa’s young population into the heart of agriculture,” she stated.
Saliu emphasized the summit’s focus on technology, mechanization, and youth-led solutions, saying, “We are making agriculture not just productive but beautiful and spicy. This is not the traditional image of farming. We’re rebranding it.”
On Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Saliu assured that the summit will provide a neutral platform for education, featuring international experts and scientists.