Osomobegbe Eugene's Startup Journey: Revolutionising Post-Harvest Agriculture in Nigeria

Osomobegbe Global Ventures Limited (OGV), founded in 2019 by Osomobegbe Eugene, addresses post-harvest losses in Nigeria through the deployment of solar drying solutions. The company utilizes locally sourced materials to create dryers for vegetables, proteins, and fruits, extending product shelf life up to a year. OGV operates through three primary pillars: the installation of solar dryers, the operation of fee-based solar drying centres for small-scale producers, and the provision of training programmes for youth and farmers. While the company has scaled from supporting 300 to nearly 4,000 smallholder farmers, it faces challenges including funding limitations, workforce retention among youth due to financial constraints, and bureaucratic hurdles in accessing government contracts. OGV aims to install 1,000 solar dryers and support 10,000 farmers within the next five years.

• OGV utilizes solar drying technology constructed from local wood and metal to preserve vegetables, proteins, and fruits, which can extend the shelf life of these products to a year or more.
• The company employs a three-pronged business model consisting of selling drying units, operating fee-based drying centres for those unable to afford equipment, and conducting training workshops and webinars for youth and entrepreneurs.
• OGV has significantly scaled its impact, growing from an initial base of 300 smallholder farmers to nearly 4,000, with a future target of reaching 10,000 farmers and installing 1,000 solar dryers across Nigeria within five years.
• Youth engagement is a core priority, with over 300 volunteers and 100 interns trained; however, retention is hindered by family obligations and the inability of salaries to cover the needs of primary breadwinners.
• The growth of agritech in Nigeria is constrained by funding gaps, bureaucratic documentation hurdles for government tenders, and high import/export taxes on renewable energy technology.

APA

Ashraf, M. (2025). Osomobegbe Eugene's Startup Journey: Revolutionising Post-Harvest Agriculture in Nigeria. Africa Policy Research Institute. https://afripoli.org/osomobegbe-eugenes-startup-journey-revolutionising-post-harvest-agriculture-in-nigeria

Chicago

Ashraf, Manar. Osomobegbe Eugene's Startup Journey: Revolutionising Post-Harvest Agriculture in Nigeria. Africa Policy Research Institute, 2025. https://afripoli.org/osomobegbe-eugenes-startup-journey-revolutionising-post-harvest-agriculture-in-nigeria.

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BibTeX

@techreport{ashraf2025osomobegbe, author = {Ashraf, Manar}, title = {{Osomobegbe Eugene's Startup Journey: Revolutionising Post-Harvest Agriculture in Nigeria}}, institution = {Africa Policy Research Institute}, year = {2025}, month = jun, url = {https://afripoli.org/osomobegbe-eugenes-startup-journey-revolutionising-post-harvest-agriculture-in-nigeria}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }