….Empowering a New Generation Through Innovation and Technology
By David Okoh.
In a bold stride towards youth empowerment and agricultural transformation, the non-governmental organization Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA) has announced the upcoming Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025, themed “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.”
The announcement was made on Saturday during a press conference in Abuja, where Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, UYOTA Co-Founder, reiterated the organization’s commitment to repositioning agriculture as a viable and attractive career path for African youth.
“Our goal is to achieve food sovereignty by actively engaging young people in agriculture as a profitable, sustainable venture,” Adigwe said, emphasizing the need to integrate innovation, knowledge-sharing, and strategic partnerships into the continent’s agro-value chain.
The summit, expected to take place in November 2025, will serve as 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 both governments and private sector stakeholders pledging their support.
UYOTA’s National Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Bola Ojo, highlighted the summit’s alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s agricultural revolution agenda, noting UYOTA’s grassroots initiatives are already yielding tangible results in youth engagement and food security across Nigeria. Ojo also commended the Ministry of Youth Development and members of the National Assembly for championing innovation within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Adding to the excitement, Fatima Saliu Deputy Convener of the summit and Head of Marketing and Media, called it a “first-of-its-kind” initiative for both Nigeria and Africa at large. “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.
When asked what sets UYOTA apart from previous agricultural conferences, Saliu stressed the summit’s strong focus on technology, mechanization, and youth-led solutions. “We are making agriculture not just productive but beautiful and spicy. This is not the traditional image of farming. We’re rebranding it.”
On the topic of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Saliu acknowledged widespread concerns but assured that the summit will provide a neutral platform for education. “We’re bringing international experts and scientists to engage participants. Attendees will leave well-informed, able to decide for themselves whether to embrace GMO practices or not.”
As anticipation builds, UYOTA is calling on youths across Africa to register and be part of this transformative movement.
“This summit isn’t just an event it’s a revolution in mindset and method,” said Saliu. “The future of African agriculture is youthful, tech-driven, and unstoppable.”
