Nigeria marked a significant milestone on July 3 with the first national celebration of World Cassava Day at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Abuja. Organized by the Office of the Vice President through the Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement Project Management Office, in partnership with Agbeyewa Farms, Cavista Holdings, and the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator (NCIA), the event brought together over 200 stakeholders from regional and international organizations. The celebration underscored Nigeria’s position as the world’s largest cassava producer while advancing strategic plans for agricultural industrialization. Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima GCON, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing cassava’s role in driving economic growth and job creation. The program featured goodwill messages from global partners and the flagship Cassava Changemakers pitch competition, where 10 young innovators from across Nigeria presented their solutions. This national gathering reflects Nigeria’s commitment to maximizing cassava’s economic potential and strengthening agricultural partnerships. For comprehensive coverage of the proceedings, key announcements, and strategic outcomes from this landmark event, kindly read the full article below.