About Us
Welcome to SWAgCo
Building Responsible and
Sustainable Agribusinesses.
SWAgCo (Southwest Agribusiness Company Limited) is a leading agribusiness investment vehicle of Odu’a Investment Company Limited. Established to promote sustainable agricultural practices and agro-industrialization, SWAgCo is dedicated to driving food security and economic prosperity in Southwest Nigeria.
With strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and a focus on responsible investments, SWAgCo bridges the gap in agribusiness by providing expert advisory services, tailored project financing, and value-chain investments.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Core Values
At SWAgCo, our operations are guided by five fundamental values:
Respect:
Inclusivity and mutual respect in all interactions.
Integrity:
Upholding the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
Resilience:
Overcoming challenges with determination and adaptability.
Innovation:
Leveraging creativity to develop impactful solutions.
Collaboration:
Building strong, strategic partnerships for shared success.
Why Choose Us?
SWAgCo is committed to being more than just an investment company. We strive to be a catalyst for positive change by:
- Promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
- Building strong partnerships with local and international organizations.
- Addressing critical challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
- Creating long-term value for our stakeholders.
Our Story
Founded with a commitment to transforming agriculture in Nigeria, SWAgCo operates as a non-operating agribusiness investment company. By partnering with investors and stakeholders, we drive agro-industrialization through innovative investment models such as agro-industrial clusters. Our efforts align with global standards for responsible agriculture, ensuring economic viability while addressing regional and national food security challenges.
As an investment vehicle backed by the six Southwest states of Nigeria—Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, and Ekiti—SWAgCo is strategically positioned to advance agricultural transformation and promote sustainable practices across the region.
What We Do
Investment Services
Empowering agribusinesses through strategic investments that enhance value-chain efficiency.
Advisory Services
Offering expert guidance to help agribusinesses, corporations, and governments make informed decisions.
Project Finance
Providing tailored financing solutions to foster growth in agriculture through joint ventures and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
Our Target Audience
1. Investors: Individuals or institutions looking to invest in agricultural ventures or companies with sustainable practices.
2. Agribusinesses: Companies involved in the agricultural supply chain, including suppliers, distributors, and retailers seeking partnerships or products.
3. Farmers and Agricultural Producers: Individuals and businesses engaged in crop and livestock production who may benefit from SWAgCo’s products and services.
4. Consumers: End-users interested in purchasing agricultural products, particularly those focused on quality and sustainability.
5. Research Institutions: Organizations and universities conducting agricultural research that may collaborate with SWAgCo.
6. International institutions: Global agribusiness organizations providing technical services and funding.
7. Government Agencies: Regulatory bodies and agricultural departments that may engage with SWAgCo for compliance, support, or partnerships.
8. Community Organizations: Local groups and nonprofits focused on agricultural development, sustainability, and community engagement.
9. Agricultural Educators: Schools and training programs are looking for resources and partnerships to enhance agricultural education.
Contact us
Reach out to us
Whether you’re an investor, agribusiness, farmer, or community stakeholder, we invite you to partner with SWAgCo. Together, we can drive agricultural transformation and create a sustainable future for Southwest Nigeria and beyond.
Contact us today to learn more about our initiatives and how you can get involved.
The Board of Directors
Mr. Owolabi SALAMI
Chairman
Mr. Owolabi Salami has over 30 years cognate experience as a legal practitioner (12 years) and an insurance practitioner.
In the course of his professional career, he had served as a Divisional Director (Axa-Mansard Insurance); Deputy Managing Director (AIICO Insurance Plc); CEO (ARM Life Insurance); and CEO (Allianz, Nigeria). Mr. Salami obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom.
Dr. Adewale ONADEKO
Managing Director and CEO
Dr. Theo Adewale Onadeko has over 20 years of work experience across corporate strategy, impact investing, SME banking, agribusiness value chain finance, financial technology and management consulting.
He previously worked at IFC – World Bank; FSD Africa; GIZ; Halifax Bank of Scotland; AXA Financial Services, UK; United Bank for Africa Plc; NIRSAL Plc; ARM Agribusiness Fund Managers Ltd and Deewal Group.
Mr. Adeola ADETUNJI
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Adeola Adetunji is co-founder & Chairman of Mvoula Group Limited, a private equity firm headquartered in Mauritius and operations in South Africa, Nigeria, Republic of Congo and Cameroun.
Prior, he was CEO/MD of Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited; CEO/MD of Waveside Proprietary Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary and investment vehicle of the Coca-Cola Company in South Africa, and Coca-Cola Sabco East Africa.
Ms. Cecilia AKINTOMIDE
Non-Executive Director
Ms. Cecelia Akintomide is an accomplished executive with expertise in Development Finance, Corporate Governance, Law, and Strategy.
Cecilia currently provides Advisory Services to the Group CEO of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, also known as ETI, a Pan African Financial Services Holding Company headquartered in Lomé, Togo, with affiliates present in 35 African countries, as well as in France, UK, UAE and China. At ETI, Cecilia focuses on Strategic Institutional Partnerships.
Mr. Yemi AJAO
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Yemi Ajao is an experienced Investment Executive with over 20 years of work experience spanning Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Technology and Commercial Real Estate.
Previously, he worked as the Business Development and New Ventures Director at CAMAC International, a Texas based Family Office with a focus on Africa…
Mr. Olatunde AKANDE
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Akande is a Non-Executive Director of SWAgCo Limited. He is a Development Finance Executive with extensive Sub-Saharan African public and private sector experience designing and implementing agricultural programs aimed at improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.