The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has been named Agriculture Finance Institution of the Year at the BusinessDay BAFI Awards 2026 in recognition of its contributions to agricultural financing and efforts to improve access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses across Nigeria.
The award highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting agricultural enterprises, strengthening value chains and providing financial solutions that contribute to the growth and development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Through its agricultural financing interventions, BOA continues to support farmers and agribusiness operators, recognising the importance of accessible funding in improving productivity, expanding business operations and strengthening the nation’s food systems.
The recognition also underscores the role of agricultural finance institutions in addressing funding challenges across the agricultural value chain, from primary production to aggregation, processing, storage and market access.
By supporting farmers and agribusinesses, the bank aims to contribute to increased agricultural production, improved livelihoods and a more resilient food supply system.
Reacting to the recognition, the bank expressed appreciation to the organisers of the BAFI Awards, its customers and partners for their continued support, describing the award as an affirmation of its ongoing commitment to financing agriculture and the people who drive the sector.
The Bank of Agriculture reaffirmed its resolve to expand access to agricultural finance and strengthen support for enterprises that contribute to feeding the nation.
The award adds to ongoing efforts to position agricultural financing as a key driver of food security, agribusiness development and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
