East-West Seed participated in SeedConnect Africa 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, where farmers, distributors and sector stakeholders showed strong interest in vegetable varieties adapted to Nigerian growing conditions.
Across the two-day exhibition, more than 700 visitors interacted with our booth and over 200 new contacts were recorded, with 47 participants requesting continued engagement and field follow-up.
Four varieties were central to the discussions. Our tomatoes including ANITA F1 received attention for its early maturity and strong round fruits suitable for fast market cycles. DIVA F1 stood out for firmness and transport resilience, making it suitable for longer supply chains. PLATINUM F1 attracted growers seeking heat-tolerant tomatoes with reliable performance in challenging field environments. MAHA F1 okra gained interest for its short maturity period and uniform tender pods valued in fresh markets.
In addition to booth activity, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture visited the East-West Seed stand and the Knowledge Transfer Foundation learning site during the event. We also contributed to the programme through a panel discussion on innovation, where key themes included farmer knowledge, adaptability and technology adoption.
A key update shared during the event was the roll out of Nigeria’s seed strategy 2025-2030 to improve farm productivitity by the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) and Nigeria’s progress toward a single-window digital seed regulatory system. The new roadmap provides a clear and investable framework for modernizing the seed sector and scaling the use of improved varieties. Stronger regulation, digital tools, and better coordination will create a more enabling environment for private-sector innovation.
Overall, SeedConnect provided an opportunity to connect directly with growers, exchange practical field insights and strengthen relationships within the vegetable value chain in Nigeria. East-West Seed welcomes this opportunity and remains committed to supporting sustainable growth in the Nigeria’s seed value chain.
