If you follow me on LinkedIn, these stories have really become your stories.

Over the break, and after the crazy year that was 2020, I began penning down some of the history of AFEX and the lessons I have learnt from building the Exchange over the last six years. The reception has been amazing, in fact, there have been calls for a book from certain quarters, but first I committed to reblogging this series right here so that it is easily accessible to those who can benefit from our stories at the Exchange.

Right now, the ‘AFEX effect’ is definitely…

Michael Olakunle is the Warehouse Manager at AFEX in Pambegua, Zaria. Here, he gives us an insight into his fieldwork and his passion for helping farmers in reaching their maximum productivity.

When I first joined AFEX in 2016, I was relatively new in the agricultural/ commodities space, but the support from day one was incredible. …

John Yohanna is an Area Storage Manager at AFEX, in charge of managing warehouse operations in Kaunda, Bauchi, and Plateau States. Here, he shares the importance of technology to drive advancement in the sector as well as his journey so far at AFEX.

Technological advancements are key for sustainability in the commodities sector. As our farming system evolves, it is becoming necessary to rethink how we can significantly help farmers to be efficient and connect them to the right market in a seamless effort. …

Abdulaziz Idris Hamza is a Field Extension Officer (FEO) at AFEX in Zaria. Here, he tells us more about the importance of working in an environment with a supportive culture, what he enjoys about his role, and his aspirations to help Africa feed itself.

Working in the field as an FEO at AFEX might be a little “different” from operations at the head office. The journey starts with us. Here, we are the first point of contact for farmers to acquire skills and alternative modern practices to help their farm production. …

Babatunde Mudashir is the Zaria Warehouse Manager at AFEX. Here, he shares his first-time experience working in the field, managing operations, and the privilege of working with a team to enhance farmers’ livelihoods.

Being a part of AFEX is a dream come true. I felt inspired to apply for a position here because I saw AFEX as a leading organization in the world of agriculture and commodities as a whole. …

To inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, Chidinma Emodi Chukwuemeka of the Footwear Academy shares her start-up journey and her connection to the entrepreneurial scene in Nigeria in an interview with a ComX Xpert.

“ If you get tired, stop, rest, then get up,“ — Chidinma

Not only is she one of the finest and most renowned start-up founders of her time, but Chidinma also stands out as a figure of inspiration for youth and women entrepreneurship in Nigeria. …

Solape Fagboyegun is a Corporate Communications Intern at AFEX. Here, she journals her first week at AFEX — the learnings, the friendship, and settling into a new routine.

Day 1:

*clears throat.

Here we go… I can do this!

Today is an important day of the week. I start a new job as a corporate communications intern at AFEX.

The elevator dinged and I walk in through the wooden door leading to the reception, soaking in the surroundings, the open office space, no familiar faces at all. I have been told to sit and wait for the Talent Manager to…

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At AFEX, we harness Africa’s commodities and talent to build shared wealth and prosperity. Our investments in infrastructure and platforms work to unlock capital to power a trust economy in Africa’s commodities markets. To achieve this goal, AFEX looks to introduce products that de-risk the sector, drive financial inclusion for rural communities, develop technology for data collection and market access, and enable the deployment of capital.

Since inception in 2014, we have developed and deployed a viable commodities exchange model for the West African market, and are on track to impact…