The Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC) proudly announces its first Annual Socio-Economic
Summit, focusing on the pivotal theme, “Agricultural Transformation in Oyo State through Value Chain Integration for Sustainable Development.”
The summit will take place on Friday, November 24th, 2023, at the Ibadan Civic Centre,
Agodi, Ibadan. Time is 9am.
Purpose of the Summit:
The summit’s theme underscores the critical role of agriculture not
only in ensuring nutrition and food security but also as a cornerstone for industrialization and economic development.
The summit aims to generate strategies and actionable ideas for driving agricultural transformation through value chain integration, with a view to making Oyo State the leading agro-industrial hub in the nation.
Keynote Speakers: The summit is honoured to host three distinguished keynote speakers:
1. Mrs. Yemisi Iranloye – Founder/Managing Director, Psaltry International Limited,
Iseyin, Oyo State. Psaltry International Limited is Africa’s first producer of Sorbitol
from cassava.
2. Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka – Special Adviser to the President of the African
Development Bank (AfDB) on Industrialization.
3. Dr. Debo Akande – Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Agribusiness,
International Cooperation and Development.
Panellists: Esteemed panellists who will contributing their insights and perspectives include:
1. Prof. (Mrs.) Subuola Fasuyiro – Professor of Food Technology, IAR & T, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
2. Mr. Oluwatosin Adewuyi, Executive Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited
3. Mrs. Edobong Akpabio, Executive Director, Greenport Nigeria
4. Dr. Olushola Obikanye, Group Head, Agric Finance and Solid Minerals, Sterling Bank
Plc
5. Ms. Adetola Adenmosun, Leader, IITA Youth Agripreneurs (IYA)
6. Barr. Tesleem Adewuyi (JBC 131) – Legal Practitioner and Farmer
Exhibition: An exhibition featuring agric and agro-allied enterprises will run concurrently
with the summit.
This offers a platform for businesses to showcase their products and
services.
The Oyo State Agricultural Development Agency (OYSADA) will also have a
dedicated booth to highlight opportunities in the agricultural value chain in the state and provide information and guidance to would be investors.
Dignitaries and Invitees
The summit anticipates the presence of key dignitaries, including:
• His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, The Executive Governor of Oyo State
• Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
• Chief Adebayo Adelabu, OFR, Minister of Power
• Country Directors of international organizations
• Captains of industry and traditional leaders in Ibadan and Oyo State.
Sponsors: Our Lead Sponsor – First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Co- Sponsors: Nigerian Breweries Plc, CocaCola Nigeria Limited, First Registrars
& Investor Services Limited and Sterling Bank Plc.
Yours Sincerely,
Kunle Afolabi
Chairman, Planning Committee, JBC Annual Socio-Economic Summit
