Chief Operating Officer - Farm Warehouse Nigeria Limited
(2025-02)
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient execution of Farm Warehouse's strategic goals.
- Improved operational efficiency of three agro-processing hubs from below 50% to 95% utilization within six months through process optimization, staff training, and enhanced maintenance protocols.
- Led aggregation and sales of over 100MT of processed produce within six months, strengthening market linkages and boosting revenues.
- Managed supply chain operations, equipment deployment, and preventive maintenance to ensure continuous hub operations.
- Coordinated hub managers and field teams to align performance with company targets.
- Implemented data-driven monitoring systems to track productivity and operational KPIs in real time.
- Oversaw capacity-building programs for processors to improve skills and operational outcomes.
- Maintained quality and safety standards across all processing hubs.
- Built and managed relationships with key stakeholders, including mini-grid operators, equipment suppliers, and commodity off-takers.
- Spearheaded initiatives to expand operations into additional rural communities powered by mini-grids.
Founder/CEO - Glean Agro Nigeria Limited
(2023-01)
- Define and drive the organization's long-term vision.
- Develop strategic plans that integrate technology, market access, and agricultural services to promote sustainable agribusiness and shared prosperity.
- Build and scale core business operations, including input financing, grain banking, capacity development, and market linkage services for smallholder farmers.
- Oversee the design and implementation of training and support systems that elevate farmer productivity and capacity.
- Promote the use of data-driven agricultural practices, digital tools, and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and value creation in agri-food systems.
Chief Operating Officer - StarAgri West Africa Limited
(2023-12 - 2024-12)
- Develop and implement the company's business strategy and design an effective organizational structure.
- Create and maintain company policies, procedures, systems, and processes to guide operations.
- Support the CEO in the daily management and operational oversight of the company.
- Design, document, and enforce processes and procedures to ensure smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the establishment and performance management of the aggregation and export business unit.
- Set up Staragri field operations and ensure adequate staffing for all business activities.
Executive Director/Coordinating Director - Crest Agro Products Limited
(2022-11 - 2023-11)
- Coordinate and oversee the activities of the senior management team across the group.
- Develop and implement an effective sourcing strategy for the group's operations.
- Lead organizational restructuring to improve efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
- Establish and manage an out-grower program to ensure a consistent raw material supply.
- Design and execute ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) initiatives.
- Manage commercial engagements and partnerships with third-party farms.
- Oversee trucking and logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Lead community and stakeholder engagement to build strong relationships and support business objectives.
Assistant General Manager – Field Operations - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2021-01 - 2022-11)
- Restructure the Customer Service unit into an A1-grade Customer Experience Centre.
- Overhaul inventory management processes and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage a farmer loan debt portfolio exceeding ₦14 billion, serving over 100,000 rural farmers.
- Enhance smallholder partnership service delivery to improve member farmer satisfaction and outcomes.
- Lead a team of 2,000+ personnel in recruitment, training, support, and service delivery to both member and non-member customers.
- Expand Babban Gona's service capacity to better meet farmer and market needs.
- Ensure optimal customer service and operational efficiency to maintain strong profit margins.
- Set the tone at the top by implementing robust controls and governance practices.
- Drive adoption and effective use of technology across units to improve operational impact and efficiency.
- Establish efficient inventory management and haulage/supply chain processes.
- Mentor senior leadership and cultivate organizational talent for long-term growth.
Head of Operations – Smallholder Partnerships - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2019-04 - 2020-12)
- Directly manage a ₦8 billion farmer loan debt portfolio, serving over 40,000 rural farmers.
- Enhance Smallholder Partnership (SHP) service delivery to improve value and support for member farmers.
- Restructure the SHP business unit to improve efficiency, accountability, and performance.
- Refine the SHP business model to enable scalable and exponential growth.
- Develop innovative technology-driven products to address inefficiencies in service delivery to smallholder farmers.
Head Process Control and Compliance - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2018-10 - 2019-04)
- Design and implement a revamped, efficient Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) process to track performance and impact.
- Lead business process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Provide consulting and advisory services to senior leadership on strategic and operational matters.
- Review and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate external auditor control assessments and facilitate timely resolution of findings.
- Conduct comprehensive operational risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions
Head Treasury and Accounting - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2017-01 - 2018-09)
- Oversee cash flow and treasury management to ensure liquidity and optimal capital allocation.
- Manage finance operations, including payables, receivables, and general ledger maintenance.
- Conduct financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
- Supervise payroll processing and ensure accurate, timely tax compliance.
- Establish and maintain robust financial control processes to safeguard company assets.
Regional Internal Audit Lead - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2016-01 - 2016-12)
- Conduct comprehensive business risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Drive business process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Review existing internal controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
- Provide consultation and advisory services to business units for operational optimization.
- Develop and recommend new internal controls for management approval and implementation.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation to track performance and impact against targets.
Lead Internal Auditor / Data Analyst - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2015-01 - 2015-12)
- Design and conduct Quality Assurance Assessments
- Perform Business Risk Assessments
- Lead Business Process Improvement initiatives
- Review the efficiency of internal controls
- Provide consultation services to business units
- Monitor and evaluate operations
- Conduct staff training
- Manage Information Systems
- Perform data analysis and interpretation
- Create data visualizations to drive business objectives
Data Analyst / Internal Control Officer - Babban Gona Farmer Services Limited
(2014-03 - 2014-12)
- Conduct and direct reviews of organization controls.
- Creating standard operating procedures for business units
- Provided the roadmap for the development of a very low-cost enhanced data management tool using Microsoft access.
- Develop new internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with processes and efficient controls.
- Data entry and information management
- Data analytics and reporting
- Team training
Mass Market Officer - United Bank for Africa
(2014-01 - 2014-03)
- Drive bank's customer acquisition, deposit mobilization, and product awareness initiatives.
- Collaborate with operations and credit teams to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery for clients.
- Identify and prospect new customers through field marketing, referrals, and networking activities.
