The agritech industry in Nigeria, long considered a male-dominated space due to its demand for physical strength, technical skills, and heavy financial investment, is now witnessing a major transformation—led by women.
These eight pioneering Nigerian women are not only breaking long-held stereotypes but also building successful businesses that are changing how agriculture works in the country.
From fruit processing to dairy innovation, sustainable farming to digital marketplaces, these women are using technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact to empower farmers, improve food systems, and grow the economy.
Affiong Williams is the CEO and founder of ReelFruit, a dried fruit and nut snack company that operates across four West African countries. Since starting in 2012, her business has grown to supply over 450 supermarkets and global platforms like Amazon. Her mission is to turn local produce into export-quality products, creating jobs and increasing farmers’ income.
Hafsah Jumare leads CoAmana, a digital platform that connects smallholder farmers to markets and financial tools. With over 15,000 users across Africa, her company improves trade efficiency and farmer income through data-driven solutions.
Aisha Bashir, founder of Cam Dairy Foods, is pioneering a sustainable, locally sourced dairy model in West Africa. Her company works directly with herders, turning traditional pastoral communities into organized cooperatives that supply quality milk to the market, while ensuring fair pay and stable livelihoods.
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Omolara Olarerin runs PocketFood, a food-tech startup making healthy meals affordable and accessible through technology. Since 2022, the company has delivered over 350,000 meals and expanded to three major Nigerian cities. With a background in agriculture and tech, Olarerin combines both worlds to solve nutrition challenges.
Aisha Raheem, CEO of Farmz2U, is empowering smallholder farmers with digital tools to boost productivity and sustainability. A respected voice in the agritech innovation space, she also drives partnerships that bridge farmers, suppliers, and the market while focusing on inclusive growth.
Rebecca Andeshi, founder of Grocircular Agro Services, promotes eco-friendly farming by producing organic fertilizers and offering smart agricultural solutions. With support from international institutions, she helps farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture to improve yields and protect the environment.
Lucy Aniagolu started Agrodemy, a platform offering agribusiness training, e-commerce services, and digital support to farmers and entrepreneurs. By combining education with marketplace access, Agrodemy helps farmers grow their businesses more efficiently.
Olapeju Umah, founder of MyFoodAngels (formerly Mile12MarketWoman), uses tech and community mobilization to fight hunger and poverty. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she led a team that provided food to over 3,000 families. Her platform continues to advocate for food access in underserved communities.
These women are not just growing businesses—they are building ecosystems that support farmers, tackle food insecurity, and position Nigeria as a rising force in global agritech. Their work stands as proof that agriculture isn’t just about farming—it’s about innovation, impact, and inclusion.
