SEYI AIYELESO (OSKA) APPOINTED AS MD/CEO OF AGBEYEWA FARMS, SET TO LEAD AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA

Agbeyewa Farms is thrilled to announce the appointment of Seyi Aiyeleso, popularly known as OSKA, as the substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective December 30, 2024.

Until this appointment, Seyi Aiyeleso served as the Group Director of Sales at Cavista Holdings Limited and as an Executive Director at Agbeyewa Farms, where he acted in a CEO capacity throughout 2024, driving the company's strategic initiatives.

With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in Sales and Marketing, OSKA has held leadership roles in multinational corporations across the FMCG, Oil/Gas, and Public Sectors. His wealth of experience and strategic vision have consistently delivered outstanding results in complex, dynamic industries.

Seyi Aiyeleso holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Studies (Accounting) from the University of Jos, an MBA from Bayero University, Kano, and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. Aiyeleso is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Nigerian Institute of Marketing, and the Nigerian Institute of Management, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence.

“Agbeyewa is today one of the largest commercial cassava farms in Nigeria, and it is mostly thanks to the expert leadership provided by OSKA," said John Olajide, Chairman of Agbeyewa Farms. "We are confident that with his transformational and exemplary leadership, Agbeyewa is well-positioned for long-term success. We are excited to have him step into the role of MD/CEO, where he will lead the execution of our 12-point agenda to transform cassava farming and ultimately address food insecurity in Nigeria.”

With his appointment, OSKA is set to lead Agbeyewa Farms into a new era of agricultural innovation and expansion. His strategic focus will enhance the farm's contribution to Nigeria's agricultural sector, ensuring sustainable practices and increasing food security across the region.

This development also underscores Cavista Holdings Limited's commitment to advancing its market presence and delivering exceptional value across its ventures in agriculture, hospitality, technology, and finance.

Under OSKA’s leadership, Agbeyewa Farms is poised to strengthen its role as a transformative force in the agriculture sector, benefitting stakeholders and communities across Nigeria and West Africa.