Transforming Nigeria's Maize Sector Through Private Leadership

Join Nigeria's leading CEOs in catalyzing a $6 billion opportunity in the maize sector

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$6BValue Creation Target
50%TELA Adoption Goal
2xYield Increase
$190MCapital Mobilization

Driving Agricultural Transformation

The Grain Alliance is a transformative initiative focused on accelerating the adoption of the TELA hybrid seed in Nigeria, targeting 50% adoption to double maize yields, stimulate economic growth, and position Nigeria as a leading net exporter across Africa.

By uniting private sector leaders, the Alliance convenes every 6-8 weeks to focus on action-oriented sprints, supported by a dedicated PMO and technical teams to drive coordinated execution between meetings.

Our Approach
Maize farmer

Our Implementation Partners

Augmentum AdvisoryNigerian Economic Summit GroupLagos Business SchoolGates Foundation

Unlocking Nigeria's Maize Potential

Technology alone isn't enough. Real impact requires coordinated action bringing together the private sector, investors, and stakeholders across the value chain.

Maize farming
The Challenge
<5%of Nigerian farmers use hybrid seeds
vs 35%+ in other African nations
Current Yield
2MT/ha
Less than half of what's achievable
The TELA Solution

Breakthrough hybrid maize with built-in resistance

Doubles yields
Cuts input costs
Lowers production risks
Our Target
4+MT/ha
2x increase

Our Four Pillars of Transformation

Driving a collective agenda to transform Nigeria's maize sector

01

Sustainable Seed Supply

Invest in large-scale TELA production, improve seed infrastructure, and ensure quality and traceability.

Large-scale TELA productionQuality & traceability systems
02

Accelerated Adoption

Develop the market, distribute inputs through grower networks, and generate demand from processors.

Market developmentGrower network distribution
03

Securing Capital

Mobilize $150M in input credit and $40M for seed production, irrigation, and mechanization.

$150M input credit$40M infrastructure investment
04

Risk Management & Trust

Coordinate private sector efforts and engage policymakers in a supportive environment.

Private sector coordinationPolicy engagement

Proven Private Sector Leadership

Private sector-led coordination has driven meaningful change across sectors. Here's the proof.

The Grain Alliance applies this proven model to break the “chicken and egg” trap holding back Nigeria's maize transformation.

$115M

CACOVID

Mobilized for Nigeria's COVID-19 response through private sector coordination

Flour Milling Association

Spearheaded Nigeria's wheat value chain development

60+

Kenya Livestock SteerCo

Investment deals generated through coordinated leadership

Our Goals by 2028

Measurable targets driving Nigeria's maize transformation

2xYield Increase

From 2 MT/ha to 4+ MT/ha across target states

$6BValue Creation

Across the maize value chain

50%TELA Adoption

In Kaduna, Niger, and Gombe states

$190MCapital Mobilized

For credit, seed production & infrastructure

MillionsFarmers Empowered

Doubled incomes, reduced risk

Be Part of the Transformation

We're bringing together key players across the maize value chain to drive coordinated action.

Who Should Join
  • Seed companies scaling TELA production
  • Input suppliers and financing providers
  • Agro-processors and off-takers
  • Agricultural technology providers
  • Industry leaders committed to transformation

What Members Gain

  • Direct influence on transformation initiatives
  • Access to capital mobilization and deal flow
  • Strategic policy engagement
  • Collaboration with leading sector players
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Ready to be part of Nigeria's agricultural transformation? Contact us today.

LocationLagos, Nigeria