Imuk, Chief Executive Officer of Eti Farms Global, demonstrated innovative approaches to mushroom production at the four-day forum, which held from September 1 to 4, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
By James Akan
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Published on September 8, 2026
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3 min read
A Lagos-based mushroom farmer of Akwa Ibom origin, Etimbuk Imuk, has wowed agriculture experts and other participants at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, with innovative techniques for mushroom cultivation.
Imuk, Chief Executive Officer of Eti Farms Global, demonstrated innovative approaches to mushroom production at the four-day forum, which held from September 1 to 4, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
The summit, regarded as one of Africa’s leading annual gatherings on agriculture and food systems, brought together Heads of Government, ministers, financial institutions, innovators and key players in the agricultural sector.
The 2026 edition focused on the theme, “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs and Building Resilience.”
Speaking on “Linking Young People to Investors,” Imuk stressed the critical role of access to finance in determining the capacity of young Africans to establish and grow businesses in the agricultural sector.
She called for increased funding for young agripreneurs and urged investors and development partners to create more financing opportunities to attract young people into agriculture.
Imuk also advocated funding models tailored to different categories of young agricultural innovators, noting that access to appropriate financing could help transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses.
According to her, Eti Farms Global is building an integrated mushroom and functional-food enterprise that converts agricultural waste into nutritious food products while creating income-generating opportunities for women and young people.
Her participation at the forum adds to a growing list of recognitions for her work in agricultural innovation. She was among the Top 100 finalists selected from thousands of applications across Africa for the Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards organised by AGRA through its #VALUE4HER initiative.
Imuk is also an alumna and one of the winners of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund, an initiative of the Netherlands Consulate in Nigeria, and a member of the Agrinnovation Club under the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems.
