Tapping into Agribusiness Opportunities in Africa with Ndidi Nwuneli

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Ndidi Nwuneli is the Managing Partner of Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd., which works across West Africa, shaping agricultural policy, creating catalytic ventures, and implementing ecosystem solutions. She is also the co-founder of AACE Foods, which sources from over 10,000 farmers and produces a range of packaged food products for local and international markets. She is the founder of LEAP Africa, which inspires, empowers, and equips a new cadre of moral, disciplined, and dynamic young leaders in Africa.

Ndidi was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and received a National Honor from the Nigerian Government. Ndidi serves on the boards of the Rockefeller Foundation, AGRA, Nigerian Breweries Plc. (Heineken), Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. India, Fairfax Africa Holdings Canada, Business Day Newspapers, Royal DSM Sustainability Board, Netherlands, and the African Philanthropy Forum.

Ndidi is the author of “Social Innovation in Africa: A Practical Guide for Scaling Impact,” published by Routledge. She is a TED Global speaker, and her work was featured on CNN, BBC, and a range of international and local media outlets.

In this episode, Ndidi talks about how to tap into the $1 trillion opportunities (UN Estimates) in the African Agribusiness sector. She will dig deeper into farming, providing ecosystem solutions, and starting seed companies across West Africa. She also talks about agricultural financing in Nigeria, a private equity fund, and steps to scale your business.

You’ll Learn

Cultivating her love of agriculture opened opportunities to participate in foreign conferences, and the insights she learned during the events opened her eyes to the present situation in agribusiness.
What is agricultural financing in Nigeria, and its role in helping small and medium-sized enterprises?

Identify the different opportunities brought by agribusiness, what makes it unique, and steps on starting and scaling your agribusiness.
And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Every entrepreneur has to determine their passion, their interest, the problem they want to solve. There are opportunities from farm to fork, opportunities in seed industries. If you have a technical background, there are many opportunities to create improved seeds. Over 80% of the seed we use in Africa is a farmer-safe seed. The seed industry is untapped.” – Ndidi Nwuneli

Are you interested in agribusiness? Check out the following links to learn more about Ndidi Nwuneli. Follow Ndidi on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also watch her Ted Talk on how she helped build economies in West Africa.

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