Edo woos Saudi investors for 2027 agric, livestock summit

The Edo State Government is actively seeking Saudi Arabian investors for its agricultural and livestock sectors, with plans to engage directly with investment firms in Riyadh prior to a major summit in the first quarter of 2027. This initiative stems from a meeting between Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Ohimai Ehijimetor, and Saudi officials on October 21, 2026.

The summit aims to attract foreign investment, boost agricultural production, livestock development, and agro-industrial activities in the state. Ehijimetor stated that the Saudi Embassy will assist in mobilizing investors for the summit and arrange meetings with potential investors in Riyadh. The engagement is seen as a chance for Edo officials to present investment prospects directly to Saudi companies and explore cooperation opportunities.

The government aims to use the summit to attract investors capable of financing various stages of the agricultural value chain, from production and processing to other activities.