Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, a prominent agripreneur in Nigeria, is focused on enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and revitalizing the country's oil palm industry. She operates a 50-hectare farm in Kakun, Kogi State, and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices.

The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Kakurwa, emphasized the need for unity and cooperation among fish farmers as the Tanzanian government aims to enhance the aquaculture sector to boost economic growth and create jobs. This statement was made during a meeting with stakeholders in the fish farming industry.

Akwa Ibom State governor Umo Eno has announced plans to create large-scale model farms in the state's three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance food production, improve food security, and promote agritourism. Additionally, the management of the Ibom Model Farm in Uyo Senatorial District has been reassigned as part of this effort.

A forum in Lagos is set to address weak regulations and maritime insecurity that are hindering investment and growth in Nigeria's blue economy, according to Punch. The event focuses on regulatory gaps and security challenges affecting the country's maritime sector, which stakeholders see as barriers to unlocking the economic potential of ocean-based industries.

Obi has expressed concerns regarding a warning from the United Nations about a food crisis in Northern Nigeria. He urged both the federal and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and to support smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible resources.

Kenya's government has urged closer integration of forest conservation and irrigation development, especially in upstream areas of irrigation schemes, to protect water supplies and boost food security. According to KBC, Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme, New Forests and Britam, stressing that environmental protection is central to sustainable agriculture.