If you're reading this, you're welcome to the end of 2024. You've been through the hot, sweaty season, the cold wet season, and now the dry, airy season.
Most importantly, you've witnessed MATE Africa's activities and milestones throughout the year. In 2024, we:
- Secured an ongoing partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for the Farmers Apprentice Africa program that aims to train 100,000 African youths in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and mechanization.
- Facilitated an international trade mission between the Italian Trade Agency and the former President Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as the Mile 12 market leaders.
- Exhibited at the Macfrut 2024 event in Rimini, Italy with new participating companies across West Africa.
- Officially launched our ecommerce website, www.buyafricamade.com with affordable discounts and deals.
- Represented BuyAfricaMade at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) 2024 in Ondo, Akure state.
- Conducted researches on agricultural value chains and agricultural trends.
- Secured equipment (mechanization) partnership for Farmers Apprentice Africa.
As 2025 approaches, several organizations and people like you, have made plans and strategies to achieve new milestones. MATE Africa is no different from you! Here's what to expect from us in 2025:
- Accessible travel programs for a diverse audience including our visa and work permit program, migrate and grow program, as well as other amazing local and international tour packages MATE Global Travel offers.
- A wider range of African products available on BuyAfricaMade.
- International exhibitions in Europe, Africa and the Americas.
- New episodes of Agrofocus Africa on YouTube and television.
- Capacity building programs for youths in agriculture, technology, skill acquisition, and mentorship.
- Curated live events for sports, tourism, food, wine enthusiasts, polo enthusiasts and so much more.
On a final note, we encourage you to rest, enjoy family time, make memories, and come back refreshed for a new working year.
