Agbeyewa Farms, a leading agribusiness and subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, yesterday hosted renowned Brazilian cassava experts Mr. Pascoal D’Andrea Filho and Mr. Liviston Teles Sena.

This was during a technical visit to its large-scale cassava estates across Ipao, Gede, and Iyemero communities in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Visit Follows Presidential Bilateral Talks
The high-level visit comes shortly after Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil.

Again, this was where both countries deepened bilateral cooperation in agriculture, energy, and technology transfer.

The engagement reflects the growing importance of public–private collaboration in building sustainable food systems and advancing agricultural industrialization.

Nigeria’s Opportunity in the Global Cassava Market

Cassava is a versatile, gluten-free staple crop feeding hundreds of millions in Africa, Asia, and South America.

While its starch and flour derivatives are used in food and industrial products across the world.

As demand rises globally, Nigeria (already the world’s largest producer) holds enormous potential to transform cassava into a driver of food security, job creation, and export diversification.

Agbeyewa’s Cassava Initiative Gains Momentum

In just two years, Agbeyewa Farms has cultivated over 5,000 hectares of cassava, integrating mechanized farming technology with grassroot community participation.

This initiative is bolstering Nigeria’s food systems, creating jobs, empowering rural communities, and fueling agro-industrialization.

Delegation Commends Agbeyewa’s Scale and Vision

During their tour, the Brazilian delegation, both veterans in large-scale cassava farming, processing, and mechanization, commended Agbeyewa’s vision and scale.

“This is impressive. We came to Nigeria to meet Agbeyewa Farms, and it’s an incredible project.

We have never seen so many cassavas planted in one extension area as we saw today – fields upon fields of cassava.

It’s fantastic, and we must thank John for the vision and the courage to do something of this magnitude,” said Mr. Pascoal, commending Agbeyewa’s Chairman, Mr. Niyi John Olajide.

“The future of cassava in Nigeria lies in replicating the revolution Agbeyewa is pioneering,” he added, urging increased support through partnerships, financing, and policy backing.

Leadership Emphasizes Global Collaboration

Speaking on the visit, Mr. Niyi John Olajide, Chairman of Agbeyewa Farms and Cavista Holdings said:

“Nigeria can be a global leader in cassava production and processing.

Partnerships like this accelerate our ability to bring in world-class expertise, technology, and practices that empower our farmers.

This as well, can strengthen our communities, and contribute to economic growth.

This is only the beginning of what we can achieve together.”

Knowledge Exchange to Continue

 

On his part, Agbeyewa’s Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Oska Seyi Aiyeleso, described the visit as a vital platform for knowledge exchange:

“It is my pleasure to host our friends from Brazil, who are global leaders in cassava farming.

We have much to learn from their experience, and this engagement strengthens our vision to scale cassava production and deliver transformative impact across the value chain.”

Mr. Aiyeleso also revealed that Agbeyewa’s leadership will soon undertake a reciprocal visit to Brazil to strengthen networks and draw lessons from the country’s thriving cassava industry.

Public–Private Partnership Driving Progress

This collaboration directly aligns with Nigeria’s ambition to expand global agricultural partnerships and signals a bold new chapter in private-sector-led transformation of food and economic systems.

About Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms Limited, a portfolio company of Cavista Holdings, is committed to becoming Africa’s leading agro-allied company.

Headquartered in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria, Agbeyewa Farms is at the forefront of agricultural innovation with a focus on cultivating world-class food and cash crops.

Specializing in cassava cultivation, aggregation, processing and agro-trading.

We help to dramatically increase the yield of local farmers by providing improved seed varieties, world-class agronomy and extension services and providing ready access to markets.

In line with its dedication to community development and empowerment, Agbeyewa Farms actively invests in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives through its Agbeyewa Farms Community Development Foundation (AFCDF).

For more information, please visit [www.agbeyewa.com](http://www.agbeyewa.com) or contact Rotimi Wusu – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

About Cavista Holdings

Cavista Holdings Limited is a dynamic and rapidly expanding investment and holding company with a global footprint across four continents.

With strategic investments in Nigeria, Botswana, the United States, India and the Philippines.

It’s portfolio of companies deliver innovative products and services that enrich lives worldwide in key sectors including Technology, Healthcare, Agriculture, Hospitality and Financial Services.

We believe business is a force for good and make strategic investments to create value and transform lives.

For more information, please visit [www.cavistaholdings.com](http://www.cavistaholdings.com) or contact Uchenna Ibemere – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])