The second edition of the Nigeria Agriculture Awards (NAA) is proof that the NAA has come to stay, powered by the ‘agricultural mouthpiece’ of the nation; AgroNigeria, this event is aimed at celebrating agricultural achievements of individuals, businesses and institutions.

This year’s award ceremony was held at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island on Wednesday 25th November, 2015. The Guest of Honour of the day was the Chairman, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), Alhaji Sani Dangote while the keynote presentation was rendered by Prof. E.A Iyayi, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan. The host and Chairman of the Award Committee; E.A Ikani, a Professor of Agric Extension from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State was on hand to receive the numerous recipients.

The ceremony kicked off with the Green Carpet by 6pm, with various awardees granting interviews to the media. This continued for about an hour, after which the main event commenced at about 7pm.

The categories of awards included: The Farmer’s Governor of the year, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Pillars of Agriculture, Achiever in Agriculture, Nagropreneur of the Year, Agric Bank of the Year, Agro-Brand of the Year, Agro-Innovator of the Year, Agro-Journalist of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Award, Agriculture Destination of the Year, Agro-Investor of the Year, Development Partner of the Year, R&D Award, Input Company of the Year, Agro Ambassador of the Year, Agro Commissioner of the Year and Farmer of the Year.

The Nigeria Agriculture Awards (NAA) is an annual event organised to appreciate immense efforts of those who have contributed to the success of the agriculture sector in the country. It was a glorious second edition which will be fondly remembered in the minds of our awardees and everyone present.