Emmanuel ufedo
Ikom,Cross River State
Summary
Results-driven Agritech and Sustainability Manager with 8+ years of proven success in agricultural value chain management, commodity trading, and farmer engagement across West Africa. Demonstrated expertise in delivering multi-million-dollar revenue growth, having procured and delivered over $8.3M in cocoa revenue and managed technical coordination for crops including cocoa, maize, rice, and cassava.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager
AFEX Commodities Exchange Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Procured and delivered revenue of $8.3M (2022-2024) focusing on cocoa and paddy rice
- Manage regional sales operations and revenue generation for cocoa and paddy rice commodities.
- Coordinate trade partnerships and logistics operations to optimize commodity aggregation and distribution.
- Oversee farmer engagement programs and input disbursement activities across assigned territories.
Sustainability Manager
AFEX Commodities Exchange Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated high-level trade operations and managed farmer engagement initiatives including loan disbursement oversight for cocoa farmers.
- Led audit and compliance programs ensuring warehouse management standards and operational integrity.
Field Technical Coordinator
Syngenta Nigeria Limited
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Delivered sales revenue of $3.5M across four years (2017 – 2020) coordinating field activities for cocoa, maize, rice, cassava, and tomato.
- Implemented global trial plans and facilitated field trials for newer cocoa fungicide schedules.
- Organized Good Agronomic Practice training for major farmer groups and managed RA traceability documentation.
Sales Representative
Jubaili Agrotec Ltd
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Drove sales and marketing of crop protection products and safety equipment across Kaduna region.
- Conducted compliance assessments and risk evaluations for Health, Safety and Environmental management.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Agribusiness Management
Rome Business School
12.2025
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Kogi State University, Anyigba
10.2016
Skills
Agribusiness Sales & Marketing
Crop Field Monitoring & Analysis
Audit & Compliance
Financial Analysis & Supply Chain Management
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Sustainability Planning & Management
Trade Coordination & Logistics Management
MS Office Suite & AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
Farmer Engagement & Training
Fluent in English, Igala, Hausa, Yoruba
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Member, Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN) - Cross River State Chapter | 2019 - Present
- Active participant in cocoa industry development and policy advocacy
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
AFEX Commodities Exchange Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Sustainability Manager
AFEX Commodities Exchange Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
Field Technical Coordinator
Syngenta Nigeria Limited
10.2017 - 06.2021
Sales Representative
Jubaili Agrotec Ltd
11.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration - Agribusiness Management
Rome Business School
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Kogi State University, Anyigba