Special Policy Event · 12-14 May 2026
Mechanization Policy Ratification Dialogue: Shaping the future of Nigeria's agricultural mechanization
A landmark 3-day multi-stakeholder forum to review, pre-ratify, and ratify Nigeria's National Agricultural Mechanization Policy (NAMP 2025) before submission to the National Assembly for legislative consideration.
12-14 May 2026 · Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja · 500 participants · 100 exhibitors
Convened by
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Principal Partner
TracTrac Mechanization Services Limited (MSL)
Background and Context
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, is advancing the National Agricultural Mechanization Policy (NAMP 2025) to strengthen productivity, inclusivity, and sustainability in agriculture.
TracTrac Mechanization Services Limited serves as Principal Partner, with proven expertise in smallholder mechanized access, capacity building, and data-driven support systems developed in collaboration with government institutions.
This alignment requires broad stakeholder pre-ratification and ratification of the draft policy to ensure technical robustness, political acceptability, and practical applicability before legislative submission.
Event Objectives
- • Ratify the draft National Mechanization Policy through structured multi-stakeholder deliberations
- • Incorporate stakeholder input to improve clarity, acceptability, feasibility, and implementation pathways
- • Align Federal and State actors on strategic priorities for mechanization across Nigeria
- • Strengthen public-private collaboration in mechanization service delivery
- • Generate a consolidated validation report to guide policy finalization before legislative submission
Two-Phase Structure
Phase 1: Pre-Ratification Event
Strategic review and pre-ratification of NAMP 2025 prior to the May national workshop. A 3-day high-level forum for 30 VIP stakeholders across the mechanization ecosystem.
Outcome: Refined policy recommendations ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Phase 2: Ratification Event
Full multi-stakeholder ratification of the final draft National Policy on Mechanisation with 500 participants from across the ecosystem.
Outcome: Ratified policy document ready for National Assembly submission.
3-Day Agenda
Time
Day 1: May 12
Day 2: May 13
Day 3: May 14
8:00-9:00
Registration and networking breakfast
Breakfast and exhibits
Breakfast
9:00-11:00
Opening keynote by FMAFS Perm Sec; TracTrac MSL MD on ISSAM and NAMP synergies
Breakouts: Sections 1-5 (Land, Technology, Training), TracTrac-led
Plenary: Validation synthesis
11:00-11:30
Guided tour by the Hon. Minister of Agriculture (FMAFS, TracTrac, NCAM)
Tea and live demos
Tea break
11:30-13:30
Draft policy presentation: The journey thus far by Director Mechanization
Breakouts: Policy sections continued
Recommendations adoption and MoU signing
13:30-14:30
Lunch by TracTrac MSL and NCAM
Lunch and live tractor demonstrations
Lunch
14:30-16:30
Panel: Sections 11-15 (Extension, Insurance, Finance)
Breakouts: Technical sections continued
Action plan launch and communique release
16:30-17:00
Closing and networking
Exhibitions close and networking
Official closing ceremony
Breakout Session Tracks
Finance Track
Development financing instruments, tractor investment models, CBN and NAIC engagement strategies.
Technology Track
Digital platforms, precision agriculture tools, and agri-tech innovation in mechanization.
Implementation Track
State-level tractor deployment, MSP capacity building, and extension service delivery.
Inclusion Track
Women, youth, and persons with disabilities in the mechanization value chain.
Special Guests and Dignitaries
- • The Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
- • Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
- • Honorable Minister of State for Agriculture
- • Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture
- • Chairman, House Committee on Agricultural Production
- • Hon. Commissioners of Agriculture (All States)
- • Representatives from Departments of Agricultural Engineering in universities and polytechnics
- • NCAM, CBN, NAIC, OEMs, and farmer cooperatives
Sponsorship Tiers
Platinum · N20,000,000
Main stage branding, exhibition booth, participant kits, media coverage, VIP access, speaking slot
Gold · N10,000,000
Exhibition booth, participant kits, media coverage, co-branding on all materials
Additional Tiers · Available on request
Custom packages for specific programme elements, contact the secretariat for full prospectus
Logistics and Venue
Venue: Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja
Dates: 12-14 May 2026 (subject to early confirmation by the committee)