Head of Strategy & Business
Olumide is a business development specialist with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships. Strong ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and execute innovation. Olumide is presently the Head of Strategy and Business at AFRIGAIN Trading Limited (AgTL). Olumide responsibility centered on alleviating risks, keeping projects within budgeting guidelines, supervising the supply of quality commodities to clients and getting clients' feedback on all supplies. Before joining AgTL, Olumide worked as a consultant in Sahel where he focused on conducting market, industry, and company research related to proposals and projects, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis with data gathered during projects, preparing PowerPoint and Word reports summarizing research and analyses, and suggesting recommendations for clients, he also works as Business Support Specialist for both PPI and KOG Nigeria Ltd and Amaiden Energy Nigeria Ltd for 7 years. Olumide holds an MBA from Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University, Nigeria. He also holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Measurement & Evaluation from the University of Lagos and received his undergraduate degree in Counseling Psychology/Accounting from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
Head of Operations
Damilola is an innovative and performance-driven Entrepreneur with a deep passion for business. Experienced in managing all aspects of business development. Possess the ability to work and remain calm under pressure, excellent leadership skills, and great time management skills. Damilola is the Head of Operation with AFRIGAIN Trading Limited (AgTL), she holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the University of Lagos. At AgTL Damilola oversees and manages the company's operational tasks, such as supply chain management, quality assurance of commodities, liaising with the field operation manager on the best way to meet clients' requests, and ensuring satisfaction based on their requests. Erstwhile joining AgTL, she successfully developed and implemented an operational strategy to grow a construction company (Family Business), led a team of staff to ensure the effective running of a company, and drove operations towards 99% uptime.
Field Operation Manager
Olanrewaju Alabi is a Field Operation Manager with AFRIGAIN Trading Limited (AgTL) with a strong educational background in Food & Agriculture Engineering from Kwara State University, Malete and Entrepreneurship from Pan-Atlantic University. Olanrewaju is passionate about sustainable development and has focused commodity trading over the years with the rural dwellers, creating a win-win process between the smallholder farmers (SHF), LBAs and aggregators of commodities. He recognizes the crucial role that access to reliable and affordable energy plays in agricultural productivity, livelihood improvement, and overall rural development. Olanrewaju has gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by smallholder farmers about commodities trading and aggregation. He has actively explored innovative approaches to address these challenges, seeking practical and context-specific strategies to drive positive change and improve living conditions for SHF, LBAs and aggregators. Before joining AgTL, Olanrewaju worked with Grow Multiglobal Services Ltd as Lead Business Strategist, Lizcrown Investment Limited as Field Services Engineer, FMHADMSD (Kwara Agricultural Development Project) as Field Services Engineer, and Olamos Konsult as Project Manager. Olanrewaju has demonstrated a strong commitment to community empowerment and has actively engaged with stakeholders, including farmers, and local authorities to foster collaboration and create sustainable solutions
Field Operation Manager
Mariam is a Field Operation Manager with AFRIGAIN Trading Limited (AgTL) with a strong educational background in Pure and Applied Chemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho. Throughout her career, she has worked as a Field Operation Coordinator for an Agro-based enterprise, ensuring sustainable livelihood development, gender equity, and community empowerment among LBAs, and smallholder farmers (SHF). Mariam embodies the spirit of forward-thinking, recognizing commodity trading as a potent force for catalyzing global change. Her expertise spans liaising with the SHFs and Commodity Markets, where he consistently demonstrates efficiency and effectiveness. As a driven team player, Mariam not only excels in his capacities but also possesses a knack for inspiring and leading others towards shared goals. With a focus on inclusive growth, sustainability, and profitability, she navigates the intricate intersections of finance and impact, guiding organizations towards a future of holistic success.