Driving Investment, Building Markets, Delivering Impact

CDI operates at the intersection of people, enterprise, and markets. We translate policy into performance by structuring investments, strengthening supply chains, and opening access to regional and global markets.

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Who We Are

Not for self, but for all

Commodities Development Initiative (CDI) is a service provider and project management social enterprise established to support local economic development through structured markets and investment-led growth. We work in partnership with Federal and State Governments, private sector operators, donor agencies, and financial institutions.

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Our Mission

To position Nigeria and West Africa as reliable suppliers to global markets by strengthening production systems, enabling private sector participation, and facilitating sustainable investment.

Services

Investment Facilitation
Attracting and structuring capital for agribusiness and industry

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Supply Chain Development
Improving productivity, quality, and compliance

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Market Development
Connecting Nigerian enterprises to global markets

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Private Sector Development
Strengthening SMEs and economic corridors

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Recent Achievements

Driving Real Impact

Transforming agribusiness across Nigeria with measurable results

35,200MT
Red meat export target by end of 2028 from Saudi Engagement
Investment Deal facilitated by CDI & partners
$70M
Revenue target from Benue State fodder production partnership across 6,000 hectares
Scaling agricultural production regionally
$505.6M
Projected revenue by 2030 from Middle East Pasture Hay Market through MINEx initiative
Accessing premium international markets
Trusted Partners

Our Network of Excellence

Collaborating with industry leaders to drive agricultural transformation

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Bank of Industry

Bank of Industry

Sterling Bank

Sterling Bank

Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

Nigerian Export Promotion Council

Nigerian Export Promotion Council

Nexim Bank

Nexim Bank

European Union

European Union

Kiara Rice Mills

Kiara Rice Mills

One Foundation

One Foundation

CNFA

CNFA

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

Aldahra

Aldahra

Enyimba Economic Community

Enyimba Economic Community

Invest Jigawa

Invest Jigawa

NASIDO

NASIDO

Niger Foods

Niger Foods

Multiple State Governments

Multiple State Governments

UN Women

UN Women

Ready to Transform African Agriculture?

Join leading agribusiness partners and investors shaping the future of Nigeria's agricultural sector

Partner with CDI

Collaborate with us to develop sustainable agribusiness solutions and unlock new market opportunities across Nigeria and beyond. Together, we're transforming Africa's agricultural landscape and creating lasting economic impact.

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