The Chief Executive Director of Agricwealth, Mr. Evans Kyere-Mensah, has called on Africans living abroad to seize investment opportunities within the continent’s agricultural sector, describing agriculture as one of the most promising drivers of Africa’s long-term economic growth.
Mr. Kyere-Mensah made the appeal during the Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit (AATIS Ohio 2026), a two-day event held in Columbus, Ohio, which brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss strategies for unlocking Africa’s economic potential through agriculture, trade and strategic investments.
Addressing participants, he encouraged members of the African diaspora to play a more active role in transforming the continent’s agricultural landscape by investing in sustainable farming, agribusiness and value addition.
According to him, Africa possesses enormous agricultural resources that remain largely untapped, presenting significant opportunities for investors seeking both financial returns and lasting socio-economic impact.
He noted that the AATIS platform was created to connect stakeholders across key sectors, with the aim of turning dialogue into practical partnerships, attracting investments and delivering measurable development outcomes.
“The vision is to create an environment where conversations lead to partnerships, partnerships attract investments, and those investments translate into real impact for communities across Africa,” he said.
This year’s summit was held under the theme, “Driving Economic Transformation Through Agriculture, Trade and Strategic Investment,” highlighting the critical role agriculture will play in shaping Africa’s economic future.
Mr. Kyere-Mensah stressed that with the global population projected to reach about 11 billion by 2050, the demand for food will continue to rise, making immediate investment in agriculture both a necessity and a strategic business decision.
He further emphasized that Africa’s future prosperity will increasingly depend on the continent’s ability to maximize the value of its agricultural resources rather than relying solely on its mineral wealth.
“The next generation of African wealth will not come only from what lies beneath our soil. It will come from what we cultivate, the products we manufacture from our harvests, and how efficiently we connect them to markets around the world,” he stated.
The Agricwealth CEO expressed confidence that stronger collaboration between African governments, private investors and the diaspora community could accelerate agricultural transformation, create employment opportunities and strengthen food security across the continent.
The Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit continues to serve as a platform for fostering partnerships that promote sustainable investment, innovation and economic development throughout Africa.
