Arzikin Noma Africa and Sterling Bank Strengthen Agricultural Partnership at ASA 2026

Blessing Joel Adamson

Oct 11

2 min read

Driving agricultural investment, sustainable farming and stronger value chains in Nigeria.

Building a more competitive agricultural sector requires partnerships that connect farmers to finance, markets, technology and the infrastructure needed to grow. This was a central focus of Arzikin Noma Africa’s participation in the Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2026, held on 15–16 September, 2026 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

In partnership with Sterling Bank for the third consecutive year, Arzikin Noma Africa joined industry stakeholders to explore opportunities for advancing agricultural investment, strengthening food systems and driving sustainable growth across Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

Strengthening Nigeria’s Agricultural Value Chains

With agriculture playing a critical role in food security, employment and economic development, improving productivity alone is not enough. Farmers and agribusinesses also need reliable financing, quality inputs, efficient storage, processing facilities and dependable market access.

These are interconnected challenges that require collaboration across the agricultural value chain.

Through its work with smallholder farmers and agricultural businesses, Arzikin Noma Africa supports access to agricultural inputs, financing linkages, climate-smart agriculture, grain aggregation and market connections. These services help strengthen the relationships between producers, processors and buyers, contributing to more efficient and commercially viable agricultural systems.

The company’s continued partnership with Sterling Bank at ASA 2026 underscores the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and agricultural enterprises in unlocking investment opportunities and supporting agribusiness growth.

Advancing Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture

Climate change continues to affect agricultural productivity, making climate resilience an important consideration for Nigeria’s food systems. Through farmer education, extension services and the promotion of regenerative agricultural practices, Arzikin Noma Africa supports approaches that improve farm management and strengthen resilience to environmental pressures.

Discussions at platforms such as ASA provide opportunities to advance these priorities, encourage investment and strengthen partnerships that support sustainable agriculture and long-term food security.

Looking Ahead

As Agriculture Summit Africa 2026 concludes, Arzikin Noma Africa remains committed to building partnerships that improve agricultural market access, strengthen supply chains and create economic opportunities for farmers and other value-chain participants.

The company appreciates Sterling Bank for its continued partnership and shared engagement in advancing Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

By connecting farmers, markets, finance and sustainable agricultural practices, Arzikin Noma Africa continues to contribute to a stronger, more resilient and commercially competitive agricultural value chain in Nigeria.