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Dr. Francis Olubanjo Adetoro Toromade, Ph.D.

Agribusiness Consultant & Expert

Over 30 years of transformative leadership in livestock management, sales, marketing, and business development across Nigeria and West Africa.

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Director General, FIPAN

Feed Industries Practitioners Association of Nigeria

Administrator of the National Secretariat, overseeing operations, staff, budget, events, and projects with transparency and accountability.

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1,400% Revenue Growth

Proven Track Record at Amo Byng Nig. Ltd.

Led Amo Byng Nig. Ltd. to a remarkable 1,400% revenue increase. Honored with the Francis Toromade Feed Mill named after him.

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Capacity Building Leader

Training the Next Generation

Trained over 300,000 farmers and stakeholders through the Nigeria Soy Excellence Centre and Premier Agribusiness Academy.

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30+
Years Experience
1,400%
Revenue Growth
300K+
Farmers Trained
16+
Fellowships & Memberships

Professional Profile

Distinguished Agribusiness Leader

Dr. Francis Toromade is a distinguished agribusiness consultant, expert, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Supernumerary Unit) in the Nigeria Police Force, with over 30 years of experience across Nigeria and West Africa. His extensive expertise spans livestock management, sales, marketing, research, and business development, with a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and sustainable development in the agricultural sector.

Known for his transformative leadership, Francis led Amo Byng Nig. Ltd. to a remarkable 1,400% revenue increase during his tenure. His contributions were honoured by Amo Byng Nig. Ltd. with a feed mill named after him. After his tenure at Amo Byng, Francis transitioned to academia and consulting, leading initiatives that support agribusiness education and development.

He serves as the Director General of Premier Agribusiness Academy, where he champions strategic learning solutions in partnership with institutions like the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). With a Ph.D. in Business Administration and multiple Master's degrees, Francis is a recognized authority and a respected member of several prestigious professional bodies.

Professional Experience

Career Journey & Leadership

Feed Industries Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN) | Nov 2024 – Present
Director General

Administrator of the National Secretariat, overseeing operations, staff, budget, events, and projects with transparency and accountability.

HOMICS International Limited (Sub-Saharan Africa Soy Excellence Center) | Jan 2024 – Present
Center Lead / Consultant

Lead consultant facilitating partnerships and promoting agricultural development across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Premier Agribusiness Academy | Jan 2019 – Present
Director General

Provide strategic leadership for a world-leading center of agribusiness learning. Implement innovative training solutions with IITA and NIAS.

Nigeria Soy Excellence Centre (USSOY Project) | Aug 2020 – Dec 2023
Project Director

Directed the center, growing it by 400% in four years. Led training for over 300,000 farmers and established critical agricultural infrastructure.

Amo Byng Nig. Ltd. & Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd. | 2003 – 2018
Group Head & General Manager

Spearheaded business development and managed procurement/logistics. Played a key role in a 1,400% revenue increase and West African expansion.

Education & Credentials

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. Business Administration

Charisma University, USA (2021-2024)

Master Project Management

Chartered Institute of Contract, Project and Facility Management (2024)

Master Logistic and Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute of Contract, Project and Facility Management (2024)

Masters in Agribusiness Management

Rome Business School (2017–2018)

MBA (International Business Management)

Lagos State University (1996–1998)

HND Marketing

The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1987)

Skills & Expertise

Core Competencies

Agribusiness Strategy

Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning.

Product Innovation

Feed Technologies and consumer engagement.

Business Research

Actionable insights into regulatory environments and market dynamics.

Capacity Building

Over 300,000 Farmers and stakeholders trained.

Project Leadership

End-to-end execution of large-scale agricultural projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborations with IITA, NIAS, and global agribusiness companies.

Professional Affiliations

Memberships & Fellowships

Fellowships & Doctoral Roles

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), UK
  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration (FCIA)
  • Fellow, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (FNIMN)
  • Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), CMC
  • Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management
  • Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria
  • Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management
  • Distinguished Fellow, The Africa Business Club (DFTABC)

Memberships & Associations

  • Member, Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN)
  • Member, Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN)
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Directors (M.CIoD)
  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM) Chartered
  • Member, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMN) Chartered
  • Member, Catfish and Allied Fish Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN)
  • Member, Nigeria Soybean Association (NSA) & Stakeholder Coalition

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Available for Consulting & Partnerships

References available upon request. Fluent in English and Yoruba. Ready to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable development in your agricultural enterprise.
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