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Chairman of PICTT | Empowering progress through strategic partnerships

With over 20 years in banking and leadership in initiatives like Irrigate Nigeria, I connect people, resources, and opportunities to drive sustainable impact.

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PICTT Secures Major Partnership

Historic agreement will transform agricultural productivity across Northern Nigeria.

December 13, 2025 Press Release

About Me

My Story

With over two decades of experience in banking and finance, I've built my career on the foundation of creating meaningful connections and fostering strategic partnerships. As Chairman of PICTT and the driving force behind the Irrigate Nigeria Project, I leverage my expertise to connect stakeholders across finance, agriculture, and development sectors.

My journey has been defined by closing deals that matter, securing partnerships that drive impact, and building relationships based on trust and mutual benefit. From my early days in banking to my current role spearheading initiatives for food security and agricultural development, I've remained committed to creating value through collaboration.

Core Values

Trust

The foundation of every lasting relationship

Collaboration

Together we achieve more than alone

Impact

Driving meaningful change that lasts

Professional Highlights

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Chairman of PICTT

Leading strategic initiatives and transformative partnerships

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Irrigate Nigeria Project

Securing key partnerships with Saudi EXIM and SIWATEC

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20+ Years in Banking

Expertise in deal-closing and relationship management

Personal

Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm a dedicated family man. My wife Salmah and our children Khadijah, Nadyne, and Fudail are my inspiration and remind me daily of the importance of balance and purpose in all that I do.

Featured Projects

Initiatives that demonstrate the power of strategic partnerships and relationship-building

Irrigate Nigeria Project
Flagship Project

Irrigate Nigeria Project

A transformative initiative to enhance agricultural productivity through modern irrigation systems across Northern Nigeria.

Agriculture Development Partnerships
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Northern Nigeria Stakeholder Forum

Northern Nigeria Stakeholder Forum

Building a coalition of agricultural stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities in Northern Nigeria's farming communities.

Community Policy Engagement
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Case Study: Saudi EXIM Partnership

Challenge

Securing international financing for large-scale irrigation infrastructure in Northern Nigeria amid competitive global funding environments.

Solution

Leveraged existing relationships and demonstrated project viability through comprehensive stakeholder engagement and detailed impact assessments.

Outcome

Successfully secured multi-million dollar financing commitment, enabling the project to move forward with implementation across multiple states.

Insights & Perspectives

Thoughts on relationship-building, agriculture, finance, and development

Speaking & Media

Sharing insights on partnerships, development, and agricultural innovation

Featured Engagements

The Future of Agricultural Finance in Africa

Upcoming

GITEX Africa 2025

📅 July 15, 2025 📍 Marrakech, Morocco

Building Cross-Border Partnerships for Development

Nigeria-Saudi Investment Forum

📅 March 10, 2025 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Irrigate Nigeria: A Model for Public-Private Collaboration

African Agricultural Summit

📅 November 5, 2024 📍 Abuja, Nigeria

Media Highlights

Featured Interview Video

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Interview: "Transforming Agriculture Through Partnerships"

Financial Times Africa, May 2025

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Feature: "The Connector: Building Bridges in Nigerian Agriculture"

African Business Magazine, April 2025

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What Partners Say

Ahmed Al-Faisal
"His ability to connect stakeholders and build consensus has been instrumental to the success of our partnership."
Ahmed Al-Faisal
Director, Saudi EXIM Bank
Dr. Amina Mohammed
"A true connector who understands the power of relationships in driving meaningful development outcomes."
Dr. Amina Mohammed
Agricultural Policy Advisor
John Okafor
"His banking expertise combined with his passion for agricultural development creates a unique perspective that delivers results."
John Okafor
CEO, AgriTech Solutions

Let's Connect

Interested in partnerships, speaking engagements, or just want to reach out? I'd love to hear from you.

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Email

chairman@pictt.gov.ng

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Phone

+234 (0) 123 456 7890

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Office

PICTT Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria

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