NIGERIA–VIETNAMCASHEW BUYERS – SELLERS MEET

1 – 3 February 2015

WORLD CASHEW CONFERENCE

Dubai UAE

Jointly organised by

In Collaboration with

NCANBlock 2A, Plot N3, Collassus Street,Oregun Mixed Development SchemeOregun, Lagos State. Tel: +234 37273608www.nacanigeria.org

4 – 8 February 2015

9A Lingu Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja Nigeria. Tel: +234 (0) 8176960742www.nigerianextt.org

Plot 424 Aguiyi Ironsi Way, MaitamaAbuja. P.M.B 133, Garki AbujaWeb: www.nepc.gov.ng, Email:info@nepc.gov.ng

EXPORT HOUSE:424, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, MaitamaP.M.B 133 Garki, Abuja, Nigeria

+234 816 323 0525 +234 806 570 7539Email:info@nepc.gov.ng www.nepc.gov.ng

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Contents Pages

Foreword

About NEPC

About USAID/NEXTT

About NCAN

Overview of Nigeria Cashew Industry

Participating Companies

List of Cashew Exporting Companies

Nigerian Missions in Vietnam and Dubai

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Nigerian Missions in Vietnam and United Arab Emirates

Nigerian Embassy in Hanoi, VietnamVilla No.44/1 pho Van Bao

Khu Ngoai GiaoDoà Van Phúcm Quan Ba Dình

Hanoi, Vietnaminfo@nigeriaembassy.com.vnwww.nigeriaembassy.com.vn

Nigerian Embassy in United Arab EmiratesVilla No 642/3, off Arab Gulf Road

Third Street, Near Singapore EmbassyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

P.O. Box 110171Tel: +971 2 443 1503, +971 2 443 1792

info@nigerianabudhabi.org

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ForewordI am pleased to lead a Nigerian Cashew Exporters Trade Delegation to Vietnam and India as part of a broader strategy to position Nigeria as a major supplier of Cashew. This first mission is crucial as Vietnam and India are the two largest buyers of Nigeria's Cashew. The delegation comprises Cashew Nut Processors and Raw Cashew Nut exporters as well as officials of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, USAID-NEXTT and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has started implementing a Roadmap for the country's economic diversification – the Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP), developed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The plan identifies 13 National Strategic Export Products (NSEPs), which include Cashew under the Agro Industrial Products. Owing to its geographical spread and high potential for export, cashew is a priority product of the government targeted at increasing Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings from non-oil exports. With this realization, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council is working with USAID NEXTT to fully maximize the potentials of the crop along its entire value chain. Issues that relate to its standards and quality are also being addressed under the arrangement. This year we will formalize our membership with the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) to enable Nigerian cashew become more competitive in the global market place.

In addition to increasing the potentials for foreign exchange earnings, the importance of cashew value is obvious as value addition in cashew creates jobs especially for women and youth, reduces rural poverty thereby creating inclusive socio-economic development.

We will also attend the World Cashew Conference in Dubai from 5 - 7 February 2015 to round off this mission. I am optimistic that we will build good trade partnerships and yield positive outcomes for the development of our cashew sector and non-oil exports.

Thank you

Olusegun AwolowoExecutive Director/CEO

Major Exporters

List of Cashew Exporting Companies

S/N

COMPANY NAME

PRODUCT CATEGORY

COMPANY ADDRESS

TELEPHONES

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AA-KKAYZ RESOURCES LIMITED

Processed Cashew Kernels

IKERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATEVIKERE-EKITI STATE, IKORODU INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ODOGUNYAN, LAGOS.

017758363/08034479698

2

AIS TRADES AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

115, PALM AVENUE, MUSHIN, LAGOS.

08137308969,07034065655

3

COLOSSUS INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

14 SALVATION ROAD, OPEBI IKEJA, LAGOS.

08037273608

4

EMILOLA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

100, 0BA-ILE AKURE ROAD, OBA-ILE, AKURE, ONDO.

08034742575

5

ENKAY INDO NIGERIAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

31 OBALODU STREET OFF COKER ROAD,

ILUPEJU, LAGOS.

234-08086664500: 07034066780: 01-7759600; 234-0705

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KASHFORD OVERSEAS LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

PLOT 20, BLOCK M, BALLET BUS-STOP APAPA -OSHODI EXPRESSWAY, LAGOS.

+2348055504852; +2347029212978

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LBM OVERSEAS NIGERIA LTD.

Raw Cashew Nuts

115 PALM AVENUE,

MUSHIN,

LAGOS.

01-4525193,08033020282

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MAVIGA WEST AFRICA LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

PLOT NO.13, BLOCK H, BESIDE MARK 4, APAPA-OSHODI EXPRESSWAY, ILASAMAJA, LAGOS.

07027633896,07027704711,07034047576

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OLAM NIGERIA LIMITED

Processed Cashew Kernels, Cashew Nuts

PLOT 5 & 6, ABEBE VILLAGE ROAD, IGANMU INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LAGOS.

01-4971978, 012799265

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OMNI VALUE COMMODITIES LTD

Raw Cashew Nuts

WAREHOUSE ''F'' KESSINGSHEEN PLAZA OPPOSITE NNPC JUNCTION, LAGOS EJIGBO-ISOLO, Lagos

08033411586;

08075793030

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PARCO ENTERPRISES (NIGERIA) LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts

1, COMMERCIAL ROAD, ELGANZA PLAZA, GEMINI BLOCK, APAPA, LAGOS.

08035205284

12RELIABLE AGRO SUPPLIES LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts290, BORNO WAY, ALAGOMEJI, SABO, YABA, LAGOS. 08034276631

13 STARLINK GLOBAL & IDEAL LTD Raw Cashew Nuts12, KOYIWO STREET MODAKEKE, ILE-IFE, OSUN.

14 UNIGROW INDUSTRIES LIMITED Raw Cashew Nuts31 OBALODU STREET, OFF COKER ROAD, ILUPEJU, LAGOS. 01-4975657/4975660,

775960, 07764500

15 VAKOREDE NIGERIA LIMITED. Raw Cashew NutsKM12 LAGOS IBADAN EXPRESS WAY, OPPOSITE MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY,IBAFO, OGUN STATE.

01-7324513, 08069360252

16VITESSE COMMODITIES NIGERIA LIMITED

Raw Cashew Nuts18, KARIMU KOTUN STREET, OYADIRAN ESTATE., SABO YABA, LAGOS.

01-7741460; 08033004555

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About NEPC

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) was established in 1976 to promote the growth of non-oil exports and to assist in the development of export oriented industries for the economic diversification of the country.

The corporate headquarters of NEPC is located in Abuja while 15 Zonal Offices are strategically spread across Nigeria for operational effectiveness. These ensure ease of coordination and access to the services of NEPC and also managing strategic partnerships, which are crucial for trade relations. NEPC works closely with relevant government agencies, multi and bi-lateral trade organisation as well as the organised private sector to effectively implement its mandate. Main activities covered by NEPC include: Product development; Trade Information; Market development; Multi lateral and Bi-lateral Relations; Incentives; Capacity development

EXPORT HOUSE:424, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, MaitamaP.M.B 133 Garki, Abuja, Nigeria

+234 816 323 0525 +234 806 570 7539Email:info@nepc.gov.ng www.nepc.gov.ng

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The USAID Nigeria Expanded Trade & Transport (NEXTT), managed by CARANA Corporation and its consortium partners, is designed to promote inclusive economic growth and food security through implementing activities as part of an integrated approach to trade and transport competitiveness. The program builds upon Government of Nigeria (GON) and prior USAID efforts to stimulate investment in trade-related infrastructure and services – with emphasis on the transformation of the LAKAJI Corridor, an existing 1,150 km trade corridor running from Lagos in the South West, through Kano in the North Central Zone on to Jibiya in Katsina State into a free zone, reform trade policies and procedures, and improve the position of Nigerian firms to access global and regional markets.

NEXTT's corridor development work program activities will lead to further and lasting impacts in the form of reduced transport costs and increased speed to market, impacting food sufficiency as well as income and employment opportunities for Nigerians linked to agribusinesses exporting goods abroad. NEXTT embraces the pivotal role of women in the rural economy as agricultural producers, traders and entrepreneurs, and will consider opportunities to integrate gender into project activities and assessments across all components of its work, as well as promote women-led businesses and service providers for inclusion in policy advocacy and export promotion initiatives.

Within this Initiative, USAID is supporting establishment of a cashew processing cluster to catalyze investments along the corridor. Second, the NEXTT Project, the Nigeria Export Promotion Council, the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, and cashew industry stakeholders are working to implement a national cashew strategy that will chart a direction and focus for the sector. Implementation of the strategy will increase cashew processing by 50% within two years. Third, in partnership with the African Cashew Alliance (ACA), NEXTT is assisting cashew processors to acquire the ACA Quality and Sustainability seal. The ACA seal is an industry-accepted mark that confirms compliance with internationally-recognized standards of quality, food safety and social and labor standards. The seal increases market access for Nigerian cashew processors and as such more Nigerian cashew processors are working to acquire the seal.

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Universal Quest Nigeria Limited

Registered in Nigeria, RC No: 786032.Corporate Office: 39 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

Website: www.universalquestng.com

Telephone : +234 80 35253957, 08035810682, +234 08084089971,01-2778344-45, 2959895

Represented by Mr Sotonye Anga.

Directors: Sotonye Anga, Kalu Anthony, Gbenga Maraiyesa, Mrs Bolanle Kalu,

Experience of operators in Agribusiness : Over 30 years.Workforce: 100

We are registered Members of: (1) The Nigerian Export Promotion Council No:NE/21947/LA/2008(2) Nigeria Shippers Council(3) Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Our Vision: to be best performing Agribusiness company in Africa.

Our Mission: be a dependable partner, enabling our customers meet there raw material needs on time, at the right price, quality and quantity, while creating superior value for all our stakeholders.

Our Mandate: At Universal Quest our mandate is simple; transform bushes into Worldclass Agribusiness, that will feed Nations.x Core Business Areas: plantation development, agro commodity trading and export, commodity processing, seed multiplication, sales and installation of agricultural equipments/machinery and agro business consultancy services.

Commodities We Trade: sorghum, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, ginger,sheanut, soyabeans, chille peppe, oil palm, cassava, maize etc.

We are open: to achieve our vision we seek investors and International agribusiness companies to partner with us.

Nigeria is one of the top ten Raw Cashew Nut (RCN) producing countries in the world. With a production figure of approximately 150,000 m/t, it is the 3rd largest producer in Africa after Cote D'Ivorie and Tanzania, and 7th largest in the world. (ACA) Cashew export is the third largest agricultural export foreign exchange for Nigeria. About $110million was earned by exporters from cashew exports in 2013, which represents about 10% of all agricultural export. In terms of processing, Nigeria process about 50,000 m/t, with export to Singapore, India, Vietnam, UAE, Hong.

Cashew Producing AreasCashew is grown in two thirds of the 36 States in Nigeria. The production distribution across the States are: Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi and Cross River States in the Eastern part of the country; Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and Ogun States in the Western part, as well as Kwara, Kogi, Nassarawa, Benue, Taraba, Niger and FCT in the Middle Belt and also Sokoto and Kebbi States in the North Western part of the country. The majority of export quality nuts come from the Western and Eastern parts of the country.

Cashew Season In NigeriaCashew nut setting begins in the middle of the dry season, while harvesting takes place mainly in February or early March. The entire harvest period occurs in approximately 16 weeks. In the Eastern and Western parts of the country, where quality cashew nuts are grown, nuts are allowed to drop to the ground before they are collected. After picking, the nuts are dried in the sun for 2 to 3 days, to reduce their moisture content to about 10%. Properly dried nuts are packed in jute bags and can be kept for 6 to 10 months.

Available VarietiesDwarf nuts (highest yield) Brazilian Jumbo nuts Brazilian medium nuts

Cashew Sector Development StrategyTo deepen the promotion of cashew sector in Nigeria, USAID/NEXTT (Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport) project is collaborating with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to develop a sector strategy for cashew value chain. The main thrusts of this framework include; 1. Quality improvements of RCN (farm-level support for farmers);2. Food safety and quality standards - provide capacity for processing companies on food safety, quality

assurance and other technical issues;3. Market Development and promotion – provide linkage for exporters with overseas market; 4. Incentive support for the Cashew Industry through advocacy and public-private sector working group, and5. Trade information and statistics generation and production of relevant market intelligence reports - market

information and statistical materials for relevant stakeholders

Government PriorityTo support the Federal Government of Nigeria's Transformation Agenda, the Federal ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment has developed a roadmap for its economic diversification - Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan, where Cashew is identified as one of five agro industrial products, among 13 National Strategic Export Products. Cashew is therefore a priority product of the Government of Nigeria. It is also one of the products whose value chain is currently being developed and supported by the Federal ministry of Agriculture.

Overview of Nigeria Cashew Industry

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supply of the commodities and products in which it trades and has expert knowledge on, unto the global market.PhilosophyAlways to provide a system of assurance of service for an open and flexible system of trading, by creating and promoting innovative and diverse market of opportunities, through a combination of a strong in-house specialization of our markets, collaboration and just mutual co-operation with the best partners to achieve our objectives.

Expertise We understand our local markets and we will continue developing close working relationship with all our stakeholders within our markets. Therefore, we maximize our trading aims in achieving quality, integrity, fair price, knowledge, speed and efficiency. Our services and operations are highly computerized to take care of our customers' needs.

Board Of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of Starlink Global & Ideal Limited comprises men who are quite versatile in all the intricacies of Agricultural Produce business. They are astute business men who believe in building an enduring and sustainable institution.

Chief R. A. Adeniji: ChairmanAlhaji Adeniji M. A.: MD/CEOMr. Hassan Nurain O.: ED. Admin. & HRMr. Alabi R. A.: ED. Finance & Accounts

ContactHead Office: This is located in Lagos, Nigeria and it is independently owned and operated by Starlink Global & Ideal Ltd. Address: 8/10, Salamotu Eniola Street, By Layi Oyekanmi Junction, Ilasamaja, Lagos.Telephone: +234 807 453 3499, +234 807 453 3501, +234 807 453 3706, +234 807 453 3551.E-mail: sgicomm@yahoo.com, info@starlinkglobalng.comWebsite: www.starlinkglobalng.com Please feel free to visit our website www.starlinkglobalng.com in order to establish a better understanding about us.

Cashew Export and Investment Strategy Illustrationstrategic goal, interventions and targets (short-term and long-term)

quality &technicalcapacity building

Goal:

increase

the

cashew

industry’s contribution

to

Nigeria’s

non-oilexports

processing-export

incentives

marketdevelopment

market

information

farm-level

support

for

companies

long-term(2020)

•new processing support scheme•timely implementation (25% annualdelay reduction)

short-term

(2015)

• incentive scheme launched•processor working group•best policy practices

long-term(2020)

• intl cashew industry showcase•2 annual trade shows•strategic alliances with buyerassociations

short-term

(2015)

•2 RCN buyer-supplier meetings•5 kernel buyer linkages•1 study tour

long-term(2020)

•10 ISO-certified processors•3 annual trainings

short-term

(2015)

•1 quality training•2 ACA seal approved processors

long-term

(2020)

•100,000

farmers

reached•20

companies

supported•2

new

planting

initiatives

short-term

(2015)

•1 farmer-processor-exportmeeting

•1000 training materialsdistributed

•1

funding

proposal

long-term(2020)

•4 annual market intelligence reports

•1 website/e-information

system

short-term

(2015)

•2 market intelligence reports•1 market information distribution platform

Cashew Export and Investment Strategy at a Glance

Intervention Areas:

Administer processing-export incentives

Support private sector market development

Facilitate capacity-building on quality standards and technical issues

Provide public-sector input for market information system

Cooperate with companies providing farmer training and distributing improved plant material

Strategic

Goal

NEPC works to increase

the

cashew

industry’s

contribution

to

Nigeria’s

non-oil

exports through value addition, quality

improvements

and

market development

Objectives Short-Term

Targets

(2015-16) Long-Term Targets (2019-20)

Provide incentives

for

cashew

nut

processing

and

raw

nut

exports

üincentive

scheme

launched ünew processing support policy operationalütimely implementation, 25% annual delay

reductionüprocessor

working

group

übest

policy

practices

identified

ü 2

RCN

buyer-exporter

meetings ü intl cashew industry showcase

ü 5

kernel

buyer

linkages ü 2 annual trade shows

ü 1

study

tour ü strategic alliances with buyer associations

ü 1

farmer-processor

meeting ü 20 companies supported

ü 2

ACA

seal

approved

processors ü 2 annual quality&food safety trainings

ü 1

quality

&

food

safety

training ü 10 ISO certified processors

ü 1,000

training

materials

distributed ü 100,000 farmers reached

Promote Nigerian

raw cashew nuts

and

kernels

on

the international

market

Support quality

improvements

of Nigerian

raw

cashew nuts

and

kernels

Improve transparency of the Nigerian cashewmarket

ü 1

funding

proposal ü 2 new planting initiatives launched

ü 2 market intelligence reports ü 4 annual market intelligence reports

ü 1 market information distribution platform ü 1 website/e-information system

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Starlink Global & Ideal Ltd

Our history dates back to 1948, however, our operation as it is today was incorporated on 5th November, 2002, with formation and transition period between 1999-2002. We emanated from R. A. Adeniji Enterprises, a prominent cocoa producer and supplier to many international buyers for more than 50 years. We have continued this knowledge and skills successfully from the farms to many of our clients; many of whom are cocoa processors and chocolate producers globally.Our strategy is to focus exclusively on our core competence which is marketing of agricultural produce; principally Cocoa Beans & Cashew Nut, and targeting the top end of local and international markets.With this, we have successfully created a reliable, efficient and growing physical agricultural trading house, with a wealth of knowledge and experience in-house; including farmers, logistical experts, farm-gate buyers, international traders and internationally knowledgeable back-office team to handle our clients' interests from point of order to successful deliveries. The company is well represented in all cocoa producing zones of Nigeria and is well poised to take the challenges of the dynamics of both the local and international markets. Consequently, we have grown steadily and achieving an annual turnover of about Naira 5.0 Billion since incorporation.

Our Vision“To be the preferred global commodities trading company dedicated to building excellent relationship with all our stakeholders”.

Our Mission“We are a team committed to delivering unequalled benefit to all stakeholders”. Our Core values§ Integrity§ Customer intimacy§ Social Responsibility

Our Key Objectives§ Best qualities on all the commodities and products we offer and as expected by our customers. § Price competitiveness on all the commodities and products we offer.§ Reliability on all the commodities and products we supply.

Our Focus The continual global demand for agricultural commodities and products are ever-increasing. As the global population grows, so does the need for efficient sources and choice of supply increases. And to get these high-demand products to their global destinations, it takes a proficient company to achieve these to the satisfaction of its customers, from manufacturers to processors. Starlink's objectives are to play a pivotal role within its principal origin and base, in the movement and

Participating Companies

No.

Name of company

Contact person

Telephone

Email

1

Bellaella Ltd.

Anthony Obiako

08033205886

bellagorretti@yahoo.com

2 Cleanslate Commodities Ltd

Olorunda Folorunsho

08033271042

cleanslate

commodity@yahoo.com

3

Colossus Investments Ltd.

Tola Faseru

08037273608

tolafash@yahoo.com

4

Foodpro Limited

Ayodele Olajiga

08083002890

lajigi@gmail.com

5

Selema Foods Limited.

Adesola Omidiran

08033257285

navao@live.com

or somidiran@selemafarms.com

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Star Link global

Limited

Adeyemi Adenji

08033815800

sgicomm@yahoo.com

7

Universal Quest Limited

Anga Sotonye

08035253957

anga400@yahoo.com

8 Wakman Nigeria Limited

Wale Oluwole 08033592276 wakmangold@rocketmai.com

Bellaella Limited is a company involved in the trading of commodities and the

import of products. The major Agri-product being traded is Raw Cashew Nuts but the company intends to trade Seasame seeds in addition to Raw Cashew Nuts in 2015.

Bellaella Limited is an expert at sourcing Raw Cashew Nuts and has been supplying exporters for over two years and hopes to export the commodity directly from 2015 and beyond. Bellaella Limited is headed by Mrs Bella Obiako.

Contact 5 Olaribiro Street Ikeja Lagos Telephone: Bella Obiako +234 8023205886Email: bellagorretti@yahoo.com;

Contact Person: Anthony Obiako Tel:+ 2348063155198 ; anthonyobiako@gmail.com

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Foodpro Limited

At the heart of FoodPro is the drive to build a sustainable world-class company. We make agri-products of the highest quality that meet our customer's needs. This is made possible through a skilled workforce with years of experience in manufacturing superb food products.

Sustainability is at the core of our strategy and implicit in the execution of daily tasks and our overall growth plan. FoodPro aims to add value to society by creating employment and business opportunities for rural Nigerian men and women.

Our journey began in 2010, and our initial focus was on processing then exporting cashew kernels to European markets. Since then, we have grown rapidly and expanded our customer base, whilst maintaining superior quality produce. Ultimately, we seek to provide our customers with a wide range of exceptional agriculture goods, and in the process, enhance local communities around us.

Our Focus FoodPro is an integrated player along the cashew value chain focused from production of raw seeds to trading, processing and production of branded retail products. Our vision is to transform the cashew value chain to a strong agribusiness chain creating value for all stakeholders both domestic and international.

ContactOffice: Owa kajola Close, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.Telephone: +234 808 300 2890E-mail: info@foodpro-group.comWebsite: www.foodpro-group.com Please feel free to visit our website www.foodpro-group.com in order to establish a better understanding about us.

Corporate Pro leColossus Investments Limited

Block 2A Plot 3, Colossus Street, Oregun Mixed Development SchemeOregun Ikeja. Tel:08037273608, E-Mail: tolafash@yahoo.com

Establishment and Development Colossus Investments Limited was incorporated as a private limited company in August 1993. Our core business is the exportation of agricultural commodities including Cocoa beans and raw cashew nuts, we engage in the sale of agricultural processing machinery and training & consultancy services. Line of Business Exportation of agricultural commodities Purchasing, processing, trading and exportation of raw cashew nuts, cocoa beans and sesame seed. Agricultural processing equipment Sale and Installation of cashew processing equipment, maintenance and servicing. Training, consultancy and quality assurance services in commodity handling Provision of training that covers best farming practices, improved quality and best industry practices for agricultural commodities Ownership The company is owned 100 % by well-focused distinguished Nigerians.

Our Board MR BABATOLA FASERU: is the National President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), he holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Finance and Marketing. He is married with children. He gathered a rich background in Merchant Banking spanning over 8 years before starting his commodity exporting company- Colossus Investments Limited in1999. Tola is an astute businessman, Chairman/ Chief Executive of Colossus Investments Limited. Through his management acumen, Colossus Investments Limited has created a niche for itself within the global commodity sphere in the area of raw cashew nuts and cocoa beans. Tola has very rich experience in the cashew business dating back to 1994 and he has excelled at it. He was elected President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria in December, 2011. Working closely with his vibrant team he has transformed the Nigerian Cashew Industry which has led to significant quality improvement in Nigerian raw cashew nuts and the nomination of cashew nuts as one of the transformational crops effective under the Agricultural Transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan He led the Nigerian delegation to the Vietnamese Cashew Conference which held in

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Mr Michael Oderhohwo:- Manager (Operations): He is the company's warehouse manager handling all the warehousing operations, chief buyer and in charge of the operational activities. He has his training in Business and Store Management. He has vast experience in commodity trading and warehousing spanning over 20 years. He is highly experienced with agro products especially cocoa beans and cashew nuts.

Raw Cashew Nuts The cashew nuts exported by our company are of the highest quality usually between 48 and 52 KOR (Kernel Outturn). The Nut Count is between 180 and 200, foreign matter is a maximum of 0.5 percent, moisture is below 10% and total defect of a maximum of 10%. The color of the cashew is natural, fresh and bright. We trade cashew nuts all year round and our volume of shipment is about 5,000 metric tonnes with buyers in India, Singapore, UAE and Vietnam. We have over the years cultivated a good relationship with our buyers and that has placed us as the number one indigenous cashew exporting company in Nigeria

November, 2013 where a MOU for 80,000mt of raw cashew nuts valued at US$60m was signed with the National Cashew Association of Nigeria. He is the Chairman, membership committee of the Nigerian Ukrainian Business Council, a member of the Cocoa Association of Nigeria and an executive committee member of the African Cashew Alliance.

Alhaji Ganiyu A. Sule: He was a seasoned banker with over 30 years' experience in the banking sector. He was the director of finance at the Central Bank of Nigeria and is on the board of many other companies including Colossus Investments Limited. Mrs Oluwakemi Faseru: - B.Sc. (Hons.) Sociology, Diploma in Computer Science. She is a Director of the company. She has been on the board for the past Sixteen (16) years. She is very experienced in business and commerce.

Pastor Femi Faseru: - B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany, PGD Information Technology. He is a Director of the company. He received his educational training within and outside the country. He is versed in the area of international trade. He was an executive of Glaxo Wellcome, United Kingdom. He is the National Coordinator /Pastor-Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Nigeria. Miss Morenike Faseru: - She is also a Director of the company. She is an engineer by training. She has worked with Afribank Nigeria PLC.

Management Profile; Miss Adetokunbo Adewoyin- General Manager. She is a graduate of Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. She is highly experienced in the areas of finance, administration and commodity exports. She has been in the commodity exports industry for the past 8 years and has worked in exports, logistics, financing and procurement. She is currently the General Manager of the company. Miss Akinbinu Olubunmi -Accountant, She holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Accounting from University of Lagos, Akoka. She is also a Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. She is the company's Accountant. She has vast experience with different accounting packages like Tally, Quick books etc. She has also had banking experience with Access Bank Plc. Mr Akpoghalino Gift: He holds a B.Sc (Hons.) in Accounting from the prestigious Delta State University, Delta State Abraka. He also has Diploma in Network Engineering and Certification in Microsoft. A Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM). He is in charge of office administration.