NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE ON REVOLUTIONALIZING NIGERIA’S RUBBER SECTOR FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE ​

NOVEMBER 25TH - 26TH, 2025
Conference Hall, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria Headquarters, Km 19, Benin–Sapele Expressway, Iyanomo, Edo State
Km 19, Benin–Sapele Expressway, Iyanomo, Edo State
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About the ROUND TABLE

 
This high-level convening is designed to reposition Nigeria’s rubber industry as a key driver of economic diversification, climate resilience, food security, and inclusive growth in alignment with the Federal Government’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.
The Roundtable will focus on the following four themes:
  • Rubber-Based Agroforestry – Climate-resilient and regenerative farming for food security and rural empowerment.
  • Strengthening the Rubber Value Chain – Entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic empowerment for women and youth.
  • Repositioning Nigeria’s Rubber Sector for International Markets – Enhancing linkages, networks, and trade opportunities.
  • Result-Driven Policy Reforms – Efficiency, effectiveness, and measurable impact on national economic development.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Explore innovative practices of rubber based agroforestry models that fit local production systems without sacrificing food crop production.

MARKET ACCESS

Recommend policies, funding mechanisms, and capacity building strategies to promote innovation and entrepreneurship along the rubber value chain. 

INNOVATION HUB

Develop a stakeholder roadmap for implementation including production, market opportunities, partnerships,  networking, and collaboration.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Provide training and resources to empower women and youth in agricultural entrepreneurship

Dr (Mrs) Dongo L.N. office

HOST

Dr. Lelia Nkechinyere Dongo
Executive Director, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN)
Sen. Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, CON

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sen. Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
CON Honourable Minister of State, for Agriculture and Food Security.
Dr. Ebenezar Asaah

SPEAKER 1

Dr. Ebenezar Asaah
Conservation Director World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Cameroon. Presenting On Rubber-Based Agroforestry.
Prof. Chux Gervase Iwu

SPEAKER 2

Prof. Chux Gervase Iwu
Professor and Chair of Entrepreneurship in Higher Education. University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Presenting On Strengthening the Rubber Value Chain.
Mr. Micky Francis

SPEAKER 3

Mr. Micky Francis
Managing Director, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc. Presenting On Repositioning Nigeria’s Rubber Sector for International Markets.
Prof. Nnanyelugo Martin Ike muonso.

SPEAKER 4

Prof. Nnanyelugo Martin Ike muonso
Director General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council. Presenting On Result-Driven Policy Reforms.

Event Programme

 

Two day intensive event filled with knowledge sharing, networking, business partnerships, and handshake across the borders
Time
Activities
Resource Persons
8:00 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony & Strategic Dialogue: Arrival and registration
RRIN/ Xadaney Consults
10:00 – 10:05
Welcome Speech & Programme Overview.
Dr. Lelia N. Dongo

ED RRIN
10:05 – 10:10
Opening Speech
Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba

Board Chairman, RRIN
10:10 – 10:15
Keynote Speaker
Sen. Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, CON

Honorable Minister of State,

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
10:15 – 10:30
Group Photograph and tea break
Mr. Philip Igbako
10:30 – 11:30
Presentation: Rubber-Based Agroforestry – Promoting climate-resilient, regenerative farming systems that enhance food security and rural livelihoods.
Dr. Ebenezar Asaah

Conservation Director

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Cameroon


11:30 – 12:30
Panel Discussion:



·     Nigeria’s Rubber Sector – State of Play and Opportunities





·     Principles of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Rubber-Based Agroforestry





·     Integrating Food Crops with Rubber for Food Security and Rural Livelihoods





·     Sustainable Land Management, Soil Fertility, and Carbon Sequestration Benefits
PANELISTS:
  • Dr. Paul Anegbeh
Director/Agroforestry RRIN

  • Prof. S. Oladoye
Forest Ecology & Conservation

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

  • Prof. Raphael Ayama Offiong
Director, University of Calabar Carbon Innovation Centre

Calabar, Cross River State

  • Dr. Isona L. Gold
ED, Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR).

KM 7, Benin-Akure Road, Benin City, Edo State
  • Dr. Nosayaba Osadolor
Associate Professor-Agroforestry and Soils

HOD, Forest Resources and Wildlife Management

University of Benin
12:30 – 1:15
Interactive Section: Questions and contributions. Success Stories in Agroforestry Adoption Across Africa
Mr. Stanley Nwachukwu

MD, Xadaney Consults
1:15 – 2:15
Lunch
 
2:15 – 2:20
Recognition of Sponsors.
Mr. Stanley Nwachukwu

MD, Xadaney Consults
2:15 – 3:15
Presentation: Strengthening the Rubber Value Chain – Access to finance, youth and women empowerment, unlocking entrepreneurship, and processing capacity
Prof. Chux Gervase Iwu

Professor and Chair of Entrepreneurship in Higher Education.

University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
3:15 – 4:15
Panel Discussion:

.     Local Processing, Value Addition & Opportunities in Rubber Derivatives


·     SME Development in the Rubber Industry – Women & Youth Empowerment


·     Access and Financing Options for Smallholders & Agribusiness Start-up’s
PANELISTS:
  • Dr. I. Bakare
Director and Program Leader, Product Development, RRIN

  • Rosy Fynn
Country Director

MASTERCARD Foundation, Nigeria

  • Chief Eugene Inoaghan
MD/CEO, Essential Strides

  • Mr. Terry Odia
MD, Odia Farms
4:15 – 5:00
Interactive Section: Questions and contributions. Success Stories Across Africa
Mr. Stanley Nwachukwu

MD, Xadaney Consults
5:00 – 5:15
Day 1 closure
Dr. F. Akpobome

Director (Research), RRIN
10:00 – 10:10
Recap of Day 1
Dr. T.U. Esekhade
Director (Research), RRIN
10:10 – 10:20
Recognition of Sponsors & Display of video contribution
Mr. Stanley Nwachukwu
MD, Xadaney Consults
10:20 – 10:50
Tea Break
 
10:50 – 11:50
Presentation: Repositioning Nigeria’s Rubber Sector for International Markets – Expanding trade linkages, networks, and market access opportunities.
Mr. Micky Francis
MD, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc
11:50 – 12:35
Panel Discussion:
  •  Nigeria’s Trade Performance – Exports, Imports & Production Gaps



  •  Understanding Global Rubber Market Trends & Projections to 2028



  •   Standards, Certification & Quality Requirements for International Markets



  •   Building Export Readiness – Packaging, Branding & Compliance
PANELISTS:
  • Mr. Peter Igbinosun
                 President, NARPPMAN
  • Mr. Kunle Roberts
                MD/CEO, FRADRO
                International Limited
  • Ufuoma Emore
                MD/CEO, Imoniyame Holdings
  • Mr. Oliver Odoukou
               MD, Rubber Estate Nigeria Ltd.
           Osse River Estate, Via Udo, Benin City, Edo State
12:35 – 1:15
Interactive Section: Questions and contributions. International Buyers & Export Success Stories
Mr. Stanley Nwachukwu
MD, Xadaney Consults
1:15 – 2:15
Lunch
 
2:15 – 3:15
Presentation: Result-Driven Policy Reforms – Advocating enabling frameworks for efficiency, innovation, and national economic impact.
Prof. Nnanyelugo Martin Ike muonso.
Director General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council
3:15 – 4:15
Panel Discussion:
  •    Policy Gaps & Barriers Affecting Nigeria’s Rubber Industry.


  •   State-Level Revenue Opportunities & Incentives for Rubber Development.


  •    Public–Private Partnerships for Processing Infrastructure & Research & Development.
PANELISTS:
  • Dr. Cliff Agbaeze
           Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture,  Abia Umuahia, Abia State
  • Hon. Babatola Faseru
The Honorable Commissioner of Agriculture, Osun State
  • Hon. Bolu Owotomo
The Honorable Commissioner of Agriculture, Ogun State
  • Prof. Femi Olufunmilade
          Pioneer Director,  Buratai Center for Contemporary    Security Affairs,  Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
4:15 – 4:45
Interactive Section: Questions and contributions.
Mr. Stanley Nwachukwu
MD, Xadaney Consults
5:45 – 5:15
Certificate and plaque presentations
Dr. Lelia N. Dongo
ED RRIN
5:15 – 5:30
Closing Remarks
Dr. K. Omokhafe
Director (Research), RRIN

FOR SPONSORSHIP

PARTICIPANT SPONSORSHIP

Participation fee for one participant – Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000).

(Meeting materials, tea breaks, lunch, training bag, certificate of attendance and a copy of the group photo).

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

Five Million Naira only (N5,000,000)

  • Product/Service promotion during the event
  • Recognition as a sponsor during the event
  • Inclusion of Brand/logo on the backdrop of the event platform.
  • Sponsors’ corporate logo will be featured in all the publications for the event.
  • Sponsor’s corporate logo will be displayed on the event landing page of the event.
  • Exhibition and customer interaction desk at the venue.
  • Three complimentary invitations to the event.
GOLD SPONSORSHIP

 Two Million Naira only (N2,000,000)

  • Product/Service promotion during the event
  • Recognition as a Sponsor during the event
  • Sponsors’ corporate logo will be featured in all the publications for the event.
  • Inclusion of Brand/logo on the backdrop of the event platform
  • Sponsor’s corporate logo will be displayed on the event landing page of the event.
  • One complimentary invitation to the event.
SILVER SPONSORSHIP

 One Million Naira Only (N1,000,000)

  • Sponsor’s corporate logo will be featured in all the publications for the event
  • Inclusion of Brand/logo on the backdrop of the event platform
  • Sponsor’s corporate logo will be displayed on the Event landing page.
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only (N750,000)

  • Recognition as a Sponsor during the event
  • Sponsor’s corporate logo will be featured in the publications for the event
EXHIBITION BOOTH

Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only (N250,000)

MESSAGES IN THE BROCHURE

  • N500,000 (Inside Front Cover full page); N250,000 (Inside front cover half page)
  • N500,000 (Inside Back Cover); N250,000 (Inside back cover half page)
  • N500,000 (Back Cover); N250,000 (Back cover half page)
  • N200,000 (Inside Page); N100,000 (Inside half page); N50,000 (Inside quarter page).

Your full registration and entry to the event will be confirmed upon payment of participation fee.

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