Agbeyewa Farms Eyes Full Value Chain Integration, Community Growth by 2026

News in brief:

-Agbeyewa Farms plans to scale operations and strengthen its integrated cassava value chain in Ekiti State.

-Job creation, youth inclusion and community impact remain central to the company’s 2026 strategy.

The Chairman of Agbeyewa Farms, Niyi John Olajide, has reaffirmed the agribusiness company’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, expanding job creation and deepening community impact as it enters 2026.

In a New Year message, Olajide described agriculture as one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and revitalising rural economies when driven by purpose, strategic investment and long-term thinking. He said 2026 represents a pivotal year for the company to scale its operations and strengthen local production systems.

Integrated Value Chain Model

According to Olajide, Agbeyewa Farms’ operations in Ekiti State extend beyond cultivation, demonstrating how a fully integrated agricultural value chain can support economic renewal and sustainable livelihoods.

He explained that the company’s cassava-focused model covers cultivation, aggregation, processing and agro-trading, creating value at every stage of production. This approach, he noted, helps close long-standing gaps within Nigeria’s agribusiness ecosystem.

Olajide stressed that job creation remains central to the company’s mission, particularly the provision of dignified and sustainable employment opportunities for young Nigerians.

He said Agbeyewa Farms is committed to repositioning agriculture as a modern and rewarding profession that offers long-term economic mobility rather than subsistence-level survival.

Investment in People and Partnerships

Looking ahead to 2026, Olajide disclosed plans to increase investment in skills development, strengthen partnerships with smallholder farmers and expand operational capacity across the value chain.

According to him, these initiatives are designed to improve productivity, build resilience and ensure that value creation is shared across farming communities, processors and allied businesses.

The Agbeyewa Farms chairman also revealed plans to deepen the company’s footprint in Ekiti State, enhance processing capabilities and lay the groundwork for expansion into new locations.

He emphasised that all growth initiatives would be guided by the principle of leaving host communities better than they were met, describing responsible expansion as a core measure of success.

Outlook for the New Year

Olajide expressed appreciation to employees, partners, host communities and the media for their continued support, noting that their trust reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible growth.

He concluded by expressing optimism that 2026 will mark another step forward in Agbeyewa Farms’ mission to reshape Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through integrated value chains, job creation and community-driven development.