Centre 1
Cereals and Staple Foods
Rice, maize and other suitable cereals, with drying, milling, storage and packaging.
SMAAF — Smart Agro Afro Investment Fund (proposed)
US$250 million.Six Smart Agro Centres.
Mobilising capital for integrated smart agriculture, agro-industrialisation, renewable energy, food storage, processing and sustainable communities.
Digital commodity warehouse
200,000 MT
Proposed, per centre
Biomass power
5 MW
Proposed, per centre
- Proposed zonal Smart Agro Centres
- 6
- Indicative land per centre
- 1,000 ha
- Proposed biomass power per centre
- 5 MW
- Proposed smart homes per centre
- 1,000
All investment opportunities are subject to due diligence, definitive documentation, regulatory requirements and the availability of approved projects.
The fund
Investing in the futureof African food systems.
SMAAF is a proposed US$250 million investment platform intended to mobilise capital, technology and strategic partnerships for agricultural transformation in Nigeria. The fund's proposed programme will support six zonal Smart Agro Centres, combining agricultural production, renewable energy, food processing, storage, logistics, digital infrastructure and modern living facilities.
Proposed investment priorities
Where the capitalgoes.
- 01
Smart Agro Centres
Six integrated centres across the six geopolitical zones, indicative 1,000 ha per centre, subject to land suitability, title verification, environmental assessment and project feasibility.
- 02
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Biomass power, proposed 5 MW per centre, supported by feedstock studies, engineering design and viable power offtake arrangements.
- 03
Agro-Industrial Complexes
Processing for selected commodities by regional advantage: spices, cereals, fruits and vegetables, cocoa, cashew, sesame and oil palm products.
- 04
Modern and Sustainable Communities
Approx. 1,000 smart homes per centre, with infrastructure, community facilities and services for workers and residents.
- 05
Digital Agricultural Infrastructure
Farm management, aggregation, inventory visibility, market access, traceability, storage coordination and extension.
- 06
Commercial Partnerships and Market Access
Connect producers and processors with domestic buyers, institutional purchasers, exporters, technology providers and international markets.
Six-centre concept
Six proposed zonalSmart Agro Centres.
Proposed first locations
6 geopolitical zones- Ogun
- Adamawa
- Niger
- Kano
- Abia
- Cross River
- Ogun
- Adamawa
- Niger
- Kano
- Abia
- Cross River
Proposed first six locations: Ogun, Adamawa, Niger, Kano, Abia and Cross River — later other states.
Centre 2
Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh produce, cold-chain infrastructure, preservation and processed foods.
Centre 3
Cocoa and Specialty Crops
Cocoa, spices and other regionally suitable export-oriented products.
Centre 4
Cashew and Sesame
Cleaning, grading, processing, traceability and export preparation.
Centre 5
Oil Palm and Agro-Processing
Oil extraction, refining where viable, by-product utilisation and packaging.
Centre 6
Integrated Agro-Industrial Innovation
Regional priorities, biomass utilisation, technology demonstration and diversified processing.
Illustrative configurations, not confirmed zonal allocations. Final centre locations and commodity mixes will follow resource mapping, demand analysis and bankable feasibility studies.
Smart Agro Centre
Inside a proposed Smart Agro Centre
- Illustrative layout of a Smart Agro CentreIllustrative layout
- Indicative land per centre
- 1,000 ha
- Proposed biomass power
- 5 MW
- Proposed smart homes
- 1,000
- Digital commodity warehouse
- 200,000 MT
Agro-industrial complex
Rice mill, palm oil, cocoa, cashew, sesame, grains, spices, fruits and vegetables
Research institute
Airstrip
Meat and milk
Innovation hub
Illustrative configurations, not confirmed zonal allocations. Final centre locations and commodity mixes will follow resource mapping, demand analysis and bankable feasibility studies.
Governance
Investmentgovernance.
SMAAF will require a clearly defined fund structure, credible sponsors, independent financial and technical due diligence, project-level feasibility studies, transparent procurement, environmental and social safeguards, appropriate regulatory approvals and a measurable investment performance framework. All proposed allocations, capacities, returns and timelines will be confirmed through the fund's approved investment memorandum and project documentation.
Investor questions
Have a question?Answers from the fund outline.
What is SMAAF?+
SMAAF — the Smart Agro Afro Investment Fund — is a proposed US$250 million investment platform intended to mobilise capital, technology and strategic partnerships for agricultural transformation in Nigeria.
What would the fund invest in?+
Six proposed priorities: Smart Agro Centres, renewable energy infrastructure, agro-industrial complexes, modern and sustainable communities, digital agricultural infrastructure, and commercial partnerships and market access.
Where would the Smart Agro Centres be?+
The proposed first six locations are Ogun, Adamawa, Niger, Kano, Abia and Cross River, with other states to follow. Final centre locations and commodity mixes will follow resource mapping, demand analysis and bankable feasibility studies.
How will investments be governed?+
SMAAF will require a clearly defined fund structure, credible sponsors, independent financial and technical due diligence, project-level feasibility studies, transparent procurement, environmental and social safeguards, appropriate regulatory approvals and a measurable investment performance framework.
Are the figures and allocations confirmed?+
No. All proposed allocations, capacities, returns and timelines will be confirmed through the fund's approved investment memorandum and project documentation.
How do I register investor interest?+
Use the enquiry form on the contact page and choose “Investment and SMAAF” as your area of interest.
All investment opportunities are subject to due diligence, definitive documentation, regulatory requirements and the availability of approved projects.
Be part ofthe transformation.
Together, we can turn agricultural potential into productive farms, affordable food, competitive industries, thriving communities and sustainable economic growth.
Proposed Fund
US$250M
Six zonal Smart Agro Centres
All investment opportunities are subject to due diligence, definitive documentation, regulatory requirements and the availability of approved projects.