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Kenneth Obiajulu
CEO, Agricorp Holdings Limited (UK)
Kenneth Obiajulu is a prominent figure in the African agribusiness sector. He is the co-founder and CEO of Agricorp International, a Nigerian-based company that produces, processes, and exports spices.12 Obiajulu founded Agricorp in 2018 along with Wale Omotimirin, aiming to meet the growing global demand for spices and increase Nigeria's presence in the export market.12
In addition to his role at Agricorp, Obiajulu is also a Partner at One Capital, LLC, a UAE-based company that invests in and supports African entrepreneurs focusing on agriculture, agritech, and food tech.4 Throughout his career, he has managed and invested over $25 million in various ventures.
Obiajulu's background includes:
- Education: B.Sc. in Marketing3
- Experience in agribusiness and its value chains5
- Ability to conceptualize and implement ideas effectively5
Under his leadership, Agricorp International raised $17.5 million in Series A funding in 2021, with the goal of increasing the company's processing capacity to 7,000 metric tonnes and boosting Nigeria's forex earnings through exports.12
