Cassava Day 2025: From Farm to Global Markets

On World Cassava Day 2025, the SofariFoods team proudly participated in a powerful gathering of leaders, policymakers, and agro-industry innovators held in Abuja, Nigeria. With the theme:

"Farm to Global Markets: Driving Industrialization, Food Security & Exports,"

the event spotlighted cassava’s vital role in shaping Nigeria’s food system and future in agribusiness.

🏛️ High-Level Voices, One Shared Vision

The event brought together key stakeholders in the cassava value chain — from government officials to private sector players — all aligned on one mission: using cassava to power food security, drive exports, and reduce post-harvest waste.

Here are the highlights:

🗣️ Dr. Kingsley Uzoma

Special Adviser to the Presidency on Agriculture
Dr. Uzoma emphasized that cassava is the crop that grows for Nigeria, serving as a foundation for both food systems and future agribusiness strategies. He called on the ecosystem to invest more in innovation and agro-processing to unlock its full potential.

🤝 Mr. Alain-Thierry Mbongue

Regional COO, Afreximbank
He called for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and stronger commitments to achieving tangible results in the cassava value chain — highlighting the bank’s role in supporting industrial agricultural projects across Africa.

🛠 Chief Uche Nnaji

Minister of Innovation, Science & Technology
Chief Nnaji spoke on cassava’s deep cultural and nutritional importance as a staple food and called for more investment in scientific solutions to expand its use beyond traditional consumption.

🇳🇬 Vice President Kashim Shettima

Vice President of Nigeria
VP Shettima closed the event by encouraging partners and stakeholders to continue collaborating. He expressed gratitude for international support, including China’s involvement in Nigeria’s cassava projects.

🇨🇳 Ambassador Yu Dunhai

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria
Ambassador Dunhai delivered a goodwill message, reaffirming China’s commitment to agricultural partnerships and ongoing cassava initiatives in Nigeria.

🌿 SofariFoods: Proud to Be Part of the Movement

At SofariFoods, we believe cassava is more than just a root crop — it’s a national treasure, with the power to feed families, create jobs, reduce agro-waste, and strengthen food security.

Through our cassava flour, cassava starch powder, and cornmeal poundo, we are already contributing to the transformation of raw produce into shelf-stable, affordable, and nutritious food products for Nigerian households and beyond.

📸 Moments from the Day

Our team captured moments of inspiration, collaboration, and shared commitment during the event. From engaging panel discussions to behind-the-scenes snapshots, this day reminded us of the incredible potential rooted in every cassava stem.

💬 Final Thoughts

Cassava is Nigeria’s natural happy food, but more than that — it is a strategic crop for achieving food sufficiency, empowering rural economies, and unlocking export potential.

At SofariFoods, we remain committed to being part of this journey — from farm to table, and now from farm to global markets.

👉 Want to be part of Nigeria’s cassava transformation?

Explore our cassava-based products: www.sofarifoods.ng/cassava-products/