Janet Edeme

"Food security is also heavily dependent on the seed security of the farming community and Seed sector development is essential to foster agricultural growth."

"Broader vision of the African Union to achieve sustainable development and prosperity for all its citizens."

"Outcomes of this retreat will shape the future of the CAAPs initiative. We aim to finalize comprehensive plans, secure commitments, and outline a clear roadmap for the implementation of our demonstration projects. These projects, as models of integrated agro-industrial development, will pave the way for large-scale investments and policy innovations across Africa."

"The project will contribute to the development of an African strategy for sustainable agricultural mechanization within the context of the Malabo Declaration."

"It will enhance the capacity of governments to integrate agricultural mechanization in their policy frameworks."

"It will target women who bear the burden of African agriculture."

"The potential benefits from the use of good quality seed by farmers can be enormous, and the availability to farmers of quality seed of a wide-range of varieties and crops can increase productivity, reduce risks from pest, drought and disease pressure, and increase incomes."

"Remember that our success depends on our ability to work together, share knowledge, and leverage the strengths of each partner. The challenges we face are significant, but so are the opportunities."