About Us

Transforming Africa's Agrifood Sector

AceAgric Agritech & Food Systems Innovation Ltd. is a management consulting firm leveraging research, technology and development initiatives for agrifood sector transformation in Africa. In collaboration with our committed partners from government agencies, international development organizations, private sector and local communities, we design, adapt and implement frameworks for monitoring and evaluating agriculture programs, launch food systems initiatives, advance policy, improve extension systems and empower local actors. We develop compelling case studies, and generate evidence to inform and optimize ecosystem interactions towards food and nutritional security, and rural development.

At AceAgric, our commitment is to reshape the agrifood landscape in Africa, driving positive change through knowledge development, innovative solutions and strategic partnerships that foster sustainable growth and development.

People First

Whether you are a client, employee, investor or partner, we are responsible and accountable to you.

Sustainable Growth

Igniting sustainable growth through strategic planning, innovation, and impactful partnerships.

Knowledge Development

We are relentlessly committed to closing knowledge gaps by effectively addressing specific issues related to agriculture and food security in Africa.

Our Services

We Achieve Extraordinary Results Through

Knowledge-Driven Strategies for Transforming the Agrifood Sector in Africa.

We employ a rigorous research protocol to address complex questions, yielding valuable insights that contribute to sector transformation. At AceAgric, we are committed to closing knowledge gaps through strategic investments in case development, exploratory studies, and randomized evaluation. Our primary objective is to generate knowledge products that effectively address specific issues related to agriculture and food security in Africa. By ensuring that agrifood policy and programs are informed by local evidence, we aim to have a lasting impact on the sector.

Rigorous Research Protocol

Strategic Knowledge Investments

Local Evidence-Informed

Enhancing Decision-Making in the Agri-Food Industry through Continuous Improvement and Real-time Data Analytics.

We believe in continuous improvement through measurement. Utilizing a combination of cutting-edge digital technologies and on-the-ground presence when needed, we deliver high-level program and advisory services backed with real-time field data. Through advanced digital capabilities and sector-specific intelligence, AceAgric is your trusted partner for credible and inclusive advisory. We cater to the needs of policymakers, private investors, and development organizations within the agri-food industry, empowering them to make well-informed decisions.

Continuous Improvement through Measurement

High-Level Program and Advisory Services with Real-Time Field Data

Trusted Partner for Credible and Inclusive Advisory in the Agri-Food Industry

Engaging Rural People for Sustainable Development

Rural farmers are the backbone of our food system, serving as its primary drivers. Therefore, we are committed to capacity-building initiatives for smallholder farmers, advocating for the adoption of digital agriculture and other ICT tools for agricultural development. Our focus remains on the holistic development of all stakeholders within the agricultural value chain. With an overarching goal to transform the prevailing narrative of impoverished rural communities into thriving, inclusive societies with robust food systems.

Human Capital Development

Resource Mobilization for Rural People

Agrifood Systems Transformation

Mitigating Post-Harvest Losses (PHLs) and Alleviating Rural Poverty: Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Ecosystem.

Ensuring a ready market, incorporating value-addition, and leveraging technology are pivotal strategies we deploy to eradicate post-harvest losses and reduce rural poverty. AceAgric actively combats food-crops loss by offering comprehensive support to cooperative groups, logistics service providers, small-batch food processors, and smallholder farmers. Our approach involves not only providing market support but also extending non-market assistance to various stakeholders. Furthermore, we empower farmers to minimize on-the-farm losses through hands-on training in GAPs and climate-smart production, efficient harvest techniques, and targeted PHLs reduction strategies. Through these interventions, we strive to create a more resilient and sustainable agrifood ecosystem.

Post-Harvest Loss Mitigation Strategies

Comprehensive Support for Stakeholders in Agrifood Sector

Empowering Farmers for Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture

Transitioning from the Traditional Linear Model of Resource Utilization

At AceAgric, we advocate for a transformative approach to resource management, focus on waste reduction, facilitate the circulation of products and materials, and support the regeneration of natural ecosystems. Together with our strategic partners, we provide a framework to address pressing global issues such as climate change, natural resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and pollution by decoupling economic activities from the consumption of finite resources. Through a transition towards Circularity as a Business Model, AceAgric promotes resilience and delivers value to businesses, communities, and the environment. Diverging from the traditional system, we prioritize waste/loss prevention by integrating circularity principles in product design, material recovery, and waste management practices. Embracing the circular economy paradigm allows us to cultivate a robust system that fosters economic prosperity, facilitates job creation, and ensures environmental sustainability within our ecosystem. This approach offers a robust solution to interconnected challenges, providing pathways to achieve sustainable development goals. 

Prioritize waste/loss prevention and circularity in product design

Address complex challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, etc.

Reshape ecosystems for economic prosperity and environmental sustainability

Digitization and Scaling Digital Agriculture Technologies for Agrifood Systems Transformation

We are pivotal to modernizing agricultural practices and scaling up digital technologies to catalyze transformation within African agrifood systems. Our team co-leads the design, development and deployment of cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance various aspects of agricultural operations, including production, processing, distribution, and market access. We aim to address key challenges faced by agrifood systems actors, such as limited access to information, inefficient resource utilization, and market inefficiencies. By digitizing agricultural processes and scaling up digital agriculture technologies, we help to improve productivity, sustainability, and resilience across the entire value chain. Overall, this service aims to harness the power of digital innovation to drive positive transformation within agrifood systems, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth, increased profitability, and improved livelihoods for farmers and rural communities. 

Technology needs assessment to identify suitable digital solutions

Customized digital solutions development tailored to clients' unique needs

Tailored training in utilizing digital tools and technologies effectively

Implementation support and guidance throughout the adoption and integration phase

Knowledge product generation to address areas of uncertainty and curiosity

Knowledge-Driven Strategies for Transforming the Agrifood Sector in Africa.

We employ a rigorous research protocol to address complex questions, yielding valuable insights that contribute to sector transformation. At AceAgric, we are committed to closing knowledge gaps through strategic investments in case development, exploratory studies, and randomized evaluation. Our primary objective is to generate knowledge products that effectively address specific issues related to agriculture and food security in Africa. By ensuring that agrifood policy and programs are informed by local evidence, we aim to have a lasting impact on the sector.

Rigorous Research Protocol

Strategic Knowledge Investments

Local Evidence-Informed

Enhancing Decision-Making in the Agri-Food Industry through Continuous Improvement and Real-time Data Analytics.

We believe in continuous improvement through measurement. Utilizing a combination of cutting-edge digital technologies and on-the-ground presence when needed, we deliver high-level program and advisory services backed with real-time field data. Through advanced digital capabilities and sector-specific intelligence, AceAgric is your trusted partner for credible and inclusive advisory. We cater to the needs of policymakers, private investors, and development organizations within the agri-food industry, empowering them to make well-informed decisions.

Continuous Improvement through Measurement

High-Level Program and Advisory Services with Real-Time Field Data

Trusted Partner for Credible and Inclusive Advisory in the Agri-Food Industry

Engaging Rural People for Sustainable Development

Rural farmers are the backbone of our food system, serving as its primary drivers. Therefore, we are committed to capacity-building initiatives for smallholder farmers, advocating for the adoption of digital agriculture and other ICT tools for agricultural development. Our focus remains on the holistic development of all stakeholders within the agricultural value chain. With an overarching goal to transform the prevailing narrative of impoverished rural communities into thriving, inclusive societies with robust food systems.

Human Capital Development

Resource Mobilization for Rural People

Agrifood Systems Transformation

Mitigating Post-Harvest Losses (PHLs) and Alleviating Rural Poverty: Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Ecosystem.

Ensuring a ready market, incorporating value-addition, and leveraging technology are pivotal strategies we deploy to eradicate post-harvest losses and reduce rural poverty. AceAgric actively combats food-crops loss by offering comprehensive support to cooperative groups, logistics service providers, small-batch food processors, and smallholder farmers. Our approach involves not only providing market support but also extending non-market assistance to various stakeholders. Furthermore, we empower farmers to minimize on-the-farm losses through hands-on training in GAPs and climate-smart production, efficient harvest techniques, and targeted PHLs reduction strategies. Through these interventions, we strive to create a more resilient and sustainable agrifood ecosystem.

Post-Harvest Loss Mitigation Strategies

Comprehensive Support for Stakeholders in Agrifood Sector

Empowering Farmers for Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture

Transitioning from the Traditional Linear Model of Resource Utilization

At AceAgric, we advocate for a transformative approach to resource management, focus on waste reduction, facilitate the circulation of products and materials, and support the regeneration of natural ecosystems. Together with our strategic partners, we provide a framework to address pressing global issues such as climate change, natural resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and pollution by decoupling economic activities from the consumption of finite resources. Through a transition towards Circularity as a Business Model, AceAgric promotes resilience and delivers value to businesses, communities, and the environment. Diverging from the traditional system, we prioritize waste/loss prevention by integrating circularity principles in product design, material recovery, and waste management practices. Embracing the circular economy paradigm allows us to cultivate a robust system that fosters economic prosperity, facilitates job creation, and ensures environmental sustainability within our ecosystem. This approach offers a robust solution to interconnected challenges, providing pathways to achieve sustainable development goals. 

Prioritize waste/loss prevention and circularity in product design

Address complex challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, etc.

Reshape ecosystems for economic prosperity and environmental sustainability

Digitization and Scaling Digital Agriculture Technologies for Agrifood Systems Transformation

We are pivotal to modernizing agricultural practices and scaling up digital technologies to catalyze transformation within African agrifood systems. Our team co-leads the design, development and deployment of cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance various aspects of agricultural operations, including production, processing, distribution, and market access. We aim to address key challenges faced by agrifood systems actors, such as limited access to information, inefficient resource utilization, and market inefficiencies. By digitizing agricultural processes and scaling up digital agriculture technologies, we help to improve productivity, sustainability, and resilience across the entire value chain. Overall, this service aims to harness the power of digital innovation to drive positive transformation within agrifood systems, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth, increased profitability, and improved livelihoods for farmers and rural communities. 

Technology needs assessment to identify suitable digital solutions

Customized digital solutions development tailored to clients' unique needs

Tailored training in utilizing digital tools and technologies effectively

Implementation support and guidance throughout the adoption and integration phase

Knowledge product generation to address areas of uncertainty and curiosity

Our People & Leadership

We possess expertise in agrifood systems, food policy, sustainable agriculture, international development, and management consulting. Our team's extensive experience spans diverse regions across Africa.

John B. Babadara

Founder/Senior Program Manager

John Babadara is an expert on agrifood systems, rural development, people leadership, food policy and social innovation in Africa. He has wide-ranging experience in international development and community initiatives, where he has led numerous market-oriented and community-driven agriculture programs in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and India. John serves on the advisory boards of WasteSmart Green-project Foundation and Business Arc and Leadership Network. He was formerly the Country Program Associate (Nigeria) of Precision Development Inc. for an IFAD-funded Rural Poor Stimulus Facility (RPSF). Before this, he was an agribusiness advisor on the YieldWise Project funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. In addition, John has a strong private sector background focusing on strategy development and entrepreneurship. In recognition of his dedication to advancing agrifood sector transformation in Nigeria, he was awarded the 2022-23 Fulbright Humphrey Fellowship at Cornell University, NY, USA. John is the co-founder and Executive Chair of AceAgric Agritech & Food Systems Innovation, working to unlock the potential of those who advance food and nutritional security, and rural prosperity in Africa. As the co-founder of Tomatrix Nigeria, a community-driven social enterprise combating postharvest losses and rural poverty through agro-processing and market facilitation, John is propelling agrifood sector growth end-to-end. Ultimately, he believes the global food system will benefit from a vibrant, food and nutrition-secured Africa.

Gbadamosi Oyewole

Cofounder and Senior Program Manager

Gbadamosi Oyewole is the Country Program Manager of Ecological Organic Agriculture(EOA) Initiative in Nigeria. The EOA Initiative is a continental undertaking implemented under the guidance and oversight of the African Union (AU) chaired Continental Steering Committee. Oyewole brings expertise in research, farmers’ training and extension; agro value chain andmarket development. Having rose from the Program Assistant level to his current position implementing the EOA Initiative in Nigeria alongside eight (8) other African countries (Rwanda, Benin, Mali, Senegal, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania). He is the Chairman of participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Certification in Nigeria; a group that certifies organic produce/products in Nigeria for the consumers market. Owned to his experience on several projects focused on consumers’ health and environment, Oyewole applies strategies that enhance women and youth’s participation in agribusiness. For AceAgric, he coordinates the activities of the project team to deliver results in line with the market specification and approved program design.

Abdulbasir Abubakar

Head of Agriculture

Abdulbasir Abubakar’s experience includes a diverse agricultural background with focus on sustainable agriculture in Nigeria. He also specializes on field research, crop production, efficient input usage, and pest and disease management. Under the FADAMA AF III Project, Abdulbashir supported the Katsina State government to create and deliver training on sustainable horticulture crop production. He also identified and facilitated new investments in the vegetable and fruits value chains. Furthermore, he coordinated the establishment of tomato farming clusters across the state’s perishable crop production zone. He was the lead agronomist at Dangote TomatoProcessing Company, providing expertise on open field and greenhouse tomato production for the factory. Abdulbasir brings experience on strategic engagement having worked with large agricultural companies, input manufacturers, fertilizer companies, industrial processor, government and nongovernmental organizations. He leads AceAgric agriculture portfolio and partnership development, providing technical leadership to program activities related to agriculture.

Progress Ibrahim

Market System Lead

Progress Ibrahim is a business analyst, digital entrepreneur and market system analyst with over eight years of work experience. Progress worked with the tech hub ‘Codecitty’ as the project lead,in this role, he was responsible for coordinating the digital evolution of clients’ businesses. As a regular contributor, writer and business analyst on reputable business outlets. He is the authorof two business books - 3SRules and Magnetic Copy writing. Meanwhile, he co-founded and manages a business analysis platform called 3srules.com where he analysed via articles, the leading digital and disruptive innovative companies in the world. Progress provides consulting services to businesses on the areas of market research, business modeling, market strategy,business planning, business projection, funding, innovation and investment analysis. Noteworthy, he built bespoke business models for some great businesses such as the Africa University Without Walls, Fixxerr Express, Voyage Inc., Workconet, among others. As a Market System Lead at AceAgric, Progress is the focal person for strategic market research, investment optimization and resources mobilization along the agribusiness value chains. In addition, he develops technical, analytical, monitoring, reporting frameworks and tools to support the planning, implementation/delivery of our work, projects, products and services.

Mercy Akinloye

Research Associate

Mercy Akinloye is a distinguished agricultural economist and educator, deeply committed to advancing agricultural research and enhancing capacity building across the agrifood value chain. As a Research Fellow at AceAgric Agritech & Food Systems Innovation Ltd., she leads extensive research initiatives aimed at identifying opportunities for growth and innovation within the agricultural sector. With a passion for driving positive change, Mercy leverages her expertise to conduct randomized controlled studies and develop strategic solutions that address pressing challenges in agriculture. Her multifaceted role involves analyzing market dynamics, assessing policy implications, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural development. Mercy holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, underscoring her strong academic background in the field. Continuously striving for excellence, Mercy remains at the forefront of agricultural innovation through ongoing research, professional development, and active engagement in industry events and conferences. She is dedicated professional and plays a pivotal role in empowering stakeholders with evidence-based insights towards agrifood sector transformation in Africa.

Oluwamayowa Ogunkoya

Agribusiness Development Manager

Oluwamayowa Ogunkoya is a highly accomplished Agribusiness Development Manager at Aceagric Agritech, renowned for his expertise in optimizing agricultural processes and driving sustainable growth. With a proven track record, Oluwamayowa excels in identifying and implementing innovative strategies, resulting in a remarkable increase in productivity. His leadership extends to successful product launches, where he crafted and executed a comprehensive product roadmap and go-to-market strategy, propelling the company to new heights. Oluwamayowa is incredibly gifted in client prospecting and converting engagements to business opportunities. He also serves as mentor to interns and provides overall team leadership for the business development unit at AceAgric. 

Victoria Taiwo

Operations/Media Manager

Victoria Ayeni doubles as the administrative and human resource (HR) manager. She has significant experience in administrative and HR roles. She brings vast experience of HR functions from her previous experiences at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), Radio Nigeria, Companion FM (Katsina Office) and Heroland Schools (Lagos). Here, she is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, providing administrative support and personnel evaluations. She holds a BA Communication from the Kogi State University, Nigeria.

John B. Babadara

Founder/Senior Program Manager

John Babadara is an expert on agrifood systems, rural development, people leadership, food policy and social innovation in Africa. He has wide-ranging experience in international development and community initiatives, where he has led numerous market-oriented and community-driven agriculture programs in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and India. John serves on the advisory boards of WasteSmart Green-project Foundation and Business Arc and Leadership Network. He was formerly the Country Program Associate (Nigeria) of Precision Development Inc. for an IFAD-funded Rural Poor Stimulus Facility (RPSF). Before this, he was an agribusiness advisor on the YieldWise Project funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. In addition, John has a strong private sector background focusing on strategy development and entrepreneurship. In recognition of his dedication to advancing agrifood sector transformation in Nigeria, he was awarded the 2022-23 Fulbright Humphrey Fellowship at Cornell University, NY, USA. John is the co-founder and Executive Chair of AceAgric Agritech & Food Systems Innovation, working to unlock the potential of those who advance food and nutritional security, and rural prosperity in Africa. As the co-founder of Tomatrix Nigeria, a community-driven social enterprise combating postharvest losses and rural poverty through agro-processing and market facilitation, John is propelling agrifood sector growth end-to-end. Ultimately, he believes the global food system will benefit from a vibrant, food and nutrition-secured Africa.

Gbadamosi Oyewole

Cofounder and Senior Program Manager

Gbadamosi Oyewole is the Country Program Manager of Ecological Organic Agriculture(EOA) Initiative in Nigeria. The EOA Initiative is a continental undertaking implemented under the guidance and oversight of the African Union (AU) chaired Continental Steering Committee. Oyewole brings expertise in research, farmers’ training and extension; agro value chain andmarket development. Having rose from the Program Assistant level to his current position implementing the EOA Initiative in Nigeria alongside eight (8) other African countries (Rwanda, Benin, Mali, Senegal, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania). He is the Chairman of participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Certification in Nigeria; a group that certifies organic produce/products in Nigeria for the consumers market. Owned to his experience on several projects focused on consumers’ health and environment, Oyewole applies strategies that enhance women and youth’s participation in agribusiness. For AceAgric, he coordinates the activities of the project team to deliver results in line with the market specification and approved program design.

Abdulbasir Abubakar

Head of Agriculture

Abdulbasir Abubakar’s experience includes a diverse agricultural background with focus on sustainable agriculture in Nigeria. He also specializes on field research, crop production, efficient input usage, and pest and disease management. Under the FADAMA AF III Project, Abdulbashir supported the Katsina State government to create and deliver training on sustainable horticulture crop production. He also identified and facilitated new investments in the vegetable and fruits value chains. Furthermore, he coordinated the establishment of tomato farming clusters across the state’s perishable crop production zone. He was the lead agronomist at Dangote TomatoProcessing Company, providing expertise on open field and greenhouse tomato production for the factory. Abdulbasir brings experience on strategic engagement having worked with large agricultural companies, input manufacturers, fertilizer companies, industrial processor, government and nongovernmental organizations. He leads AceAgric agriculture portfolio and partnership development, providing technical leadership to program activities related to agriculture.

Progress Ibrahim

Market System Lead

Progress Ibrahim is a business analyst, digital entrepreneur and market system analyst with over eight years of work experience. Progress worked with the tech hub ‘Codecitty’ as the project lead,in this role, he was responsible for coordinating the digital evolution of clients’ businesses. As a regular contributor, writer and business analyst on reputable business outlets. He is the authorof two business books - 3SRules and Magnetic Copy writing. Meanwhile, he co-founded and manages a business analysis platform called 3srules.com where he analysed via articles, the leading digital and disruptive innovative companies in the world. Progress provides consulting services to businesses on the areas of market research, business modeling, market strategy,business planning, business projection, funding, innovation and investment analysis. Noteworthy, he built bespoke business models for some great businesses such as the Africa University Without Walls, Fixxerr Express, Voyage Inc., Workconet, among others. As a Market System Lead at AceAgric, Progress is the focal person for strategic market research, investment optimization and resources mobilization along the agribusiness value chains. In addition, he develops technical, analytical, monitoring, reporting frameworks and tools to support the planning, implementation/delivery of our work, projects, products and services.

Mercy Akinloye

Research Associate

Mercy Akinloye is a distinguished agricultural economist and educator, deeply committed to advancing agricultural research and enhancing capacity building across the agrifood value chain. As a Research Fellow at AceAgric Agritech & Food Systems Innovation Ltd., she leads extensive research initiatives aimed at identifying opportunities for growth and innovation within the agricultural sector. With a passion for driving positive change, Mercy leverages her expertise to conduct randomized controlled studies and develop strategic solutions that address pressing challenges in agriculture. Her multifaceted role involves analyzing market dynamics, assessing policy implications, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural development. Mercy holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, underscoring her strong academic background in the field. Continuously striving for excellence, Mercy remains at the forefront of agricultural innovation through ongoing research, professional development, and active engagement in industry events and conferences. She is dedicated professional and plays a pivotal role in empowering stakeholders with evidence-based insights towards agrifood sector transformation in Africa.

Oluwamayowa Ogunkoya

Agribusiness Development Manager

Oluwamayowa Ogunkoya is a highly accomplished Agribusiness Development Manager at Aceagric Agritech, renowned for his expertise in optimizing agricultural processes and driving sustainable growth. With a proven track record, Oluwamayowa excels in identifying and implementing innovative strategies, resulting in a remarkable increase in productivity. His leadership extends to successful product launches, where he crafted and executed a comprehensive product roadmap and go-to-market strategy, propelling the company to new heights. Oluwamayowa is incredibly gifted in client prospecting and converting engagements to business opportunities. He also serves as mentor to interns and provides overall team leadership for the business development unit at AceAgric. 

Victoria Taiwo

Operations/Media Manager

Victoria Ayeni doubles as the administrative and human resource (HR) manager. She has significant experience in administrative and HR roles. She brings vast experience of HR functions from her previous experiences at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), Radio Nigeria, Companion FM (Katsina Office) and Heroland Schools (Lagos). Here, she is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, providing administrative support and personnel evaluations. She holds a BA Communication from the Kogi State University, Nigeria.

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