Our Story, Our Vision

Founded on ambition and built on purpose β€” Agrico Africa Plc exists to redefine what is possible in African agriculture.

Engineered for Africa's Future

From a standing start in 2018 as an agricultural engineering company supplying agricultural equipment to farmers and companies across Africa, to building a diversified agriculture business with a focus on Oil Palm and Cash Crop, Crop Cultivation and Processing(Agric Based Food). Our story is one of growth and innovation.

Change and transformation have always been at the heart of our business strategies. This is reflected in our name change from Triab Engineering Limited to Agrico Africa plc.

Today, Agrico is building a diversified Africa-focused agricultural company with investments in Oil Palm, Cocoa, Coffee, Cashew, Shea Butter, Sesame, Gum Arabic, Processing and localised agricultural food packaging products, exporting them to Europe and America.

We make it our mission to work responsibly and to make the supply of Agricultural products more efficient, secure, and sustainable.

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We share a unified vision to drive agricultural transformation across the continent. Our focus is on scaling sustainable innovation, empowering local farmers, and delivering superior value to our shareholders. The future of African food security starts with us.

Engr Alao Eric, PhD β€”Chief Executive Officer, Agrico Africa Plc

Mission & Vision

Three strategic pillars driving our commitment to transforming agriculture across the continent.

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Innovation & Inputs

The Future of Farm Inputs

We are committed to sourcing and developing the next generation of seeds and crop protection solutions. Our goal is to provide African farmers with the right tools they need to thrive in a changing climate, focusing on resilience and yield potential from day one.

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Sustainability & Community

Prosperity in Partnership

Our success is tied to the success of farming communities. We are developing programs focused on sustainable land management, empowering women in agriculture, and creating transparent supply chains that ensure long-term shared value.

Our Core Values

These are the principles that guide every decision, every partnership, and every solution we build.

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Inclusive Growth

As a company, we believe in inclusive growth for our employees, shareholders, and ultimately the local communities where we operate. We are committed to excellent customer service, responsible investing, and innovative product development.

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Performance

Agrico environment demands financial, qualitative and collective performance. A value that is critical to our ongoing business operations

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Ethical Practises

The hallmark of our operations is ethical practises, adhering to both local and international operating standards and regulatory policy, keeping our integrity intact across all business operations.

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Simplicity

Agrico simplifies the agriculture and food production world that is full of complexity. We will continue to remain humble, agile, and efficient in meeting our set goals

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Leadership

Since its inception, Agrico has been an employer of competent industrial leaders.Our board of directors and leadership teams are made up of people of diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and fields of expertise.

A New Kind of Agricultural Company

Agrico Africa Plc is not simply another agribusiness. We are building something fundamentally different β€” an agricultural institution engineered from the ground up for Africa's unique context, scale, and opportunity.

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Building, Not Replicating

We develop Africa-native solutions, not imports. Our frameworks are designed for African soil, climate, markets, and communities.

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Long-Term Capital Thinking

Our shareholders are committed to a decade-long vision. We are not chasing quarterly returns β€” we are building generational value.

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Pan-African Ambition

Nigeria is our home base, but Africa is our market. Every system we build is designed to scale across 54 nations to every farming community on the continent.

Our Foundation & Tangible Assets

Our vision is anchored in concrete, on-the-ground assets and strategic advantages that de-risk operations and provide a clear, accelerated path to productivity and profitability.

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Prime Agricultural Land

Our 10 acres prime agricultural land in Kobape, Ogun State. This is not just land; it is the launchpad for our large-scale training cultivation operations for small holder, providing immediate capacity for climate smart agricultural production and a base for our nucleus farming model.

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Packaging & Processing Infrastructure

Ready-to-use facilities for processing and packaging a diverse range of food products, with an established distribution network and existing market access.

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Strategic Office Locations

Operational offices in Lagos (373, Agege Motor Road, Ilupeju, Mushin) and Ogun State provide lean, effective administrative oversight at the heart of Nigeria's commercial and agricultural sectors.

The Team Building The Future

Guided by a team of experienced leaders and industry experts, Agrico Africa Plc is poised for impact. Our directors bring a wealth of vision and commitment to shaping a new kind of agricultural company.

Patrick O’dywer

Chairman, Board of Directors

Engr Eric Alao, PhD

Managing Director/CEO

Babs Akinnagbe

Non-Executive Director

Aliyu Aminu Baba, PhD

Independent Non-Executive Director

Hashiya Mohammed Gungura

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mrs. Nmezi Glory Ijeoma

Independent Non-Executive Director

See What We Are Building

Explore our focus areas, our impact goals, and how we plan to shape the future of African agriculture