By: Lanre Shodimu
Farmlife Media as part of its ongoing series spotlighting Nigeria’s Top 100 Renowned Agropreneurs, is pleased to introduce Afioluwa Mogaji, popularly known as Africanfarmer Mogaji—a respected Nigerian agribusiness strategist, consultant, farmer, public speaker, and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit NG.With more than two decades of hands-on experience in agriculture, Africanfarmer Mogaji has established himself as a prominent voice in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, contributing to conversations around agribusiness development, agricultural financing, food security, value-chain optimisation, and the need for greater private-sector participation in agriculture.
A Passion for Transforming Agriculture
Africanfarmer Mogaji’s journey in agriculture dates back to the late 1990s, when he became actively involved in crop and livestock production. Over the years, he has built extensive practical experience across different segments of the agricultural value chain, with a particular interest in commercial farming, sustainable production and the development of systems that enable farmers to produce throughout the year.
His experience has also positioned him as an advocate for improved agricultural infrastructure, irrigation, access to finance, modern farming techniques and stronger market linkages for farmers and agribusinesses.
Through Farm Credit NG, he is particularly focused on addressing one of the longstanding challenges confronting Nigerian agriculture: access to structured and sustainable financing. His work seeks to help farmers and agribusiness operators better understand finance, strengthen their businesses and unlock opportunities for growth.
Championing Agricultural Finance and Agribusiness Development
For Africanfarmer Mogaji, agriculture goes beyond food production. He believes that when properly structured, agriculture can serve as a powerful engine for wealth creation, employment generation and economic development.
His approach combines practical farming experience with strategic business knowledge, allowing him to provide insights into the opportunities and challenges confronting farmers, investors and other players across the agricultural value chain.
He has also consistently advocated greater investment in agricultural infrastructure, improved farmer training, better access to finance and stronger integration between government and the private sector as essential components of Nigeria’s journey towards food security.
Leadership and Industry Engagement
Africanfarmer Mogaji currently serves as the Chairman of the Agriculture and Agro-Allied Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), where he contributes to conversations and initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural and agro-allied sectors.
His leadership extends beyond commercial agriculture. He has been involved in entrepreneurship development, mentorship and capacity-building initiatives, particularly those targeted at young people and women.
He has facilitated and supported programmes associated with organisations and platforms including FATE Foundation, Enactus, LEAP Africa, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Ashoka Changemakers and the FCMB SheVentures Programme.
Through these engagements, he has continued to promote entrepreneurship, enterprise development and the creation of sustainable economic opportunities.
A Familiar Voice in the Media
Africanfarmer Mogaji has also become a familiar voice in Nigeria’s agricultural media space. As an agribusiness analyst and commentator, he has provided perspectives on agriculture, food security, agricultural policies, infrastructure, financing and value-chain development across several media platforms, including Channels Television, TVC News, Arise TV, Lagos Television and BusinessDay.
He also hosts AgricBusiness NG on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM, where he uses his platform to simplify complex agricultural and business issues and help listeners better understand the commercial opportunities within the agricultural sector.
His ability to combine practical farming experience with business and policy perspectives has made him an important contributor to public discussions about the future of Nigerian agriculture.
Author and Thought Leader
Beyond farming, consulting and media engagement, Africanfarmer Mogaji is also an author. He is the author of Farming by Revelation and co-author of Green Gold, publications that reflect his experience and perspectives on agriculture and agribusiness.
He holds a qualification in Agribusiness Management from Lagos Business School, further strengthening the combination of practical agricultural experience and formal business knowledge that defines his professional career.
Passion for Youth, Women and the Future of Agriculture
One of the defining aspects of Africanfarmer Mogaji’s work is his commitment to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and agricultural professionals.
He has consistently used his experience, platforms and networks to encourage young people and women to see agriculture not merely as subsistence activity, but as a viable business opportunity capable of generating wealth, creating jobs and contributing significantly to Nigeria’s economic development.
His advocacy is particularly relevant at a time when Nigeria faces increasing pressure to strengthen domestic food production, create employment opportunities for its growing population and build more resilient agricultural value chains.
An Agropreneur Making a Difference
Africanfarmer Mogaji represents a generation of Nigerian agropreneurs who have demonstrated that agriculture can be approached as both a productive enterprise and a vehicle for national development.
From commercial farming and agribusiness consultancy to agricultural financing, entrepreneurship development, media advocacy and mentorship, his career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing the agricultural sector.
As Farmlife Media continues its Top 100 Renowned Agropreneurs series, Africanfarmer Mogaji stands out for his contribution to the development of Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem and his continued efforts to make agribusiness more accessible, profitable and sustainable.
His story is a reminder that the transformation of Nigerian agriculture will require not only farmers in the field, but also strategic thinkers, financiers, entrepreneurs, innovators and advocates who are willing to build the systems that allow agriculture to thrive.
