Founder & CEOSpringboard Nigeria
I am the Founder of Springboard – a Social Enterprise that empowers small scale farmers and rural women through a Cooperative movement. My team and I have built factories that convert our farmers' produce into finished products such as Chocolate, Plantain chips, Edible Crickets Insects Bread e.t.c.
Springboard aims to change the old and poor perception of farming – we believe farming is a dignified source for livelihood and an exciting way of life. It should be done in a way that nourishes the health of people and nature.
Springboard enterprise helps small scale farmers make a sustainable living, grow fair food, diversify, educate and train them to capture the most out of the value chain. Our farmers grow cacao, plantain, rice, corn and fruit trees like pawpaw. It promotes a transition to sustainable and organic farming amongst around 8000 farmers.
Springboard also supports rural women in entrepreneurship with relevant business skills and micro-funds to start village enterprises.