Raheem Akinsanya
Exco Chairman, SWAVFS
Sunday Adeleke
Exco Vice Chairman, SWAVFS
Adebimpe Ogunbunmi
Secretary, SWAVFS
Who We Are
Get to know us
Mobilizing Growth, Nurturing Sustainability
South West Association of Vegetable Farmers and Sellers is an association established to promote the interest of vegetable farmers in South West, Nigeria. With our headquarter in Abeokuta, Ogun State and branches spread across the south west, Nigeria, our mission is to promote safe vegetable farming practices, provide training and support to farmers, and advocate for policies that benefit the industry. We also work closely with government at all levels and NGO partners to ensure that our members have access to the resources they need to succeed. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, we strive to create a thriving vegetable farming ecosystem that benefits both farmers and consumers. Our members are dedicated to producing high-quality vegetables that are healthy and safe for consumers. We are committed to sustainability and work to minimize our impact on the environment. Whether you are a farmer or a seller, we invite you to join us in promoting the vegetable farming industry in South West Nigeria.
Objectives: To promote safe, healthy, environmental and budget friendly agricultural practices for vegetable farmers in the south west of Nigeria. Ensure that enabling policies are sustained to guarantee commensurate return on investments for farmers.
Core Values
- Vision Statement
To be the leading association empowering vegetable farmers, fostering the transition from manual to mechanized farming, cultivating agripreneurs from subsistence farmers, and ensuring the production of safe and sustainable farm produce in southwest Nigeria.
- Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect and advance the interests of vegetable farmers in southwest Nigeria by promoting mechanized farming techniques, providing comprehensive training and support to empower subsistence farmers to become successful agripreneurs, and ensuring the implementation of best practices to guarantee the production of safe, high-quality farm produce. Through collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, we strive to create a vibrant and sustainable agricultural sector that contributes to the socio-economic development of our region.
- Vision Statement
To be the leading association empowering vegetable farmers, fostering the transition from manual to mechanized farming, cultivating agripreneurs from subsistence farmers, and ensuring the production of safe and sustainable farm produce in southwest Nigeria.
- Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect and advance the interests of vegetable farmers in southwest Nigeria by promoting mechanized farming techniques, providing comprehensive training and support to empower subsistence farmers to become successful agripreneurs, and ensuring the implementation of best practices to guarantee the production of safe, high-quality farm produce. Through collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, we strive to create a vibrant and sustainable agricultural sector that contributes to the socio-economic development of our region.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Raheem Akinsanya
Exco Chairman, SWAVFS
Sunday Adeleke
Exco Vice Chairman, SWAVFS
Boluwatife Maybee
Exco General Secretary, SWAVFS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Adeleke Sunday
President, SWAVFS
Olowu Peter
Vice President
Boluwatife Maybee
General Secretary, SWAVFS
STATE MANAGEMENT ORGAN MEMBERS
- Lagos State
- Oyo State
- Osun State
- Ekiti State
- Ondo State
THE ADVISORY BOARD
This is a combination of the present and past exco/BoT and other founding members. Influential personalities in the horticulture space are also part of this.
