Seed Co has 80 years of experience in the production and supply of certified high-yielding seed varieties bred in Africa for African climatic and geographic conditions.
Our Seed Co maize varieties are specially bred for various ecological regions across Africa, assuring farmers of quality certified seeds and high yields.
Our Seed Co maize brands are specially bred for various ecological regions across Africa, assuring farmers of the best in class quality seeds and high yields which result in bumper harvests every season.
John Agboola is a marketing Agronomist lead at Seed Co, where he manages the company brand, conducts market research, and development of marketing strategies through the analysis of current market data and trends supports program implementation and provides technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement.
John has an interest in the marketing, agribusiness sector, and uplifting the socio-economy livelihood of the smallholder farmers by training, access to advanced cultivation practices, and maintenance of improved seeds.
He holds a B. Tech in Agricultural economics and extension technology from the federal university of Technology Minna, Niger State Nigeria with years of experience in the agricultural sector.
Okewole Emmanuel Bunmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in crop and Soil Science from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and has over 5 years of experience as an Agronomist enthusiastically pursuing an opportunity to bring value to the organization. He is organized and resourceful with a passion for increasing crop yield and quality, extension services, large-scale farming, breeding, animal husbandry, and Agribusiness. He is currently a commercial and business agronomist at Seed Co Nigeria.
Abikoye Adejumoke Opeyemi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and Crop Protection from the University of Ilorin and has functioned in several roles such as Seed Production Executive, Sales Agronomist, Research Associate, and Product Development Associate before her current position as the Quality Assurance and Agronomist Lead in Seed CO Nigeria.
Victor Oladipo Olarinde holds a Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science and a Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
He has over 9 years experience of in active research in maize breeding and post-harvest handling of cowpea and vegetable seeds. He has in-depth knowledge of Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Crop Physiology, Agroclimatology, and Seed Science.
He has attended several pieces of training, seminars, and conferences organized by CORAF/WECRAD, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).
He has worked as the team leader of the extra-early maturing unit of the IITA maize breeding program and Research Associate with Sustainable Futures in Africa before his current position as Agronomy and Product Development Specialist at AgriSeedCo Nigeria.
Research Agronomist and Product Development Supervisor
Shahid Kabiru Ya’u is a graduate of Agriculture (Animal Science) from Kano University of Science and Technology. Experienced agric professional with over 3years of extensive knowledge of agribusiness, Animal husbandry, and the entire agriculture value chain.
Now a Research Agronomist and product development Supervisor at SeedCo Nigeria 4years to date with experience in maize breeding, product development, Agricultural extension service, and large-scale farming. Committed to corporate vision, missions, and values.
Elizabeth Ajeh holds a Bachelor’s degree in plant Breeding and Seed Science from the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. A sales Agronomist passionately dedicated to pursuing opportunities to drive volume and bring value to the organization. Studious and resourceful with a passion for maintaining the crop quality at every point of sales and delivering quality after-sales service to ensure customers are kept satisfied at every interaction. I’m currently an Area agronomist sales Lead at SeedCo Nigeria.
Godwin ADENIYI is a graduate of Industrial Chemistry (B.sc.) from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria., with well-sharpened abilities in design, and product formulation practices, planning, and organization. He is passionate about leadership, research & development, health safety & environment, and Quality control. These qualities have provided him with a solid foundation for different roles in his professional career. He currently works with Seedco Nigeria as the Regional Sales Lead.