Client Overview
Ibom Agro Allied Farms Limited: Providing innovative solutions that create value along every link in supply chains, from origin to final consumer
Ibom Agro Allied Farms Limited, a leading agro commodity aggregation and export company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria specializing in the export of raw and processed tropical nuts, oil-seeds, spices and roots, engaged Firmgate & Associates to develop and implement a scalable business strategy. The company sought strategic advisory services to optimize its business operations, enhance financial and corporate governance structures, and position the company for expansion into the oil and gas sector.
Firmgate & Associates was engaged to provide a comprehensive enterprise agility strategy that included corporate restructuring, operational optimization, financial infrastructure reorganization, and business planning. Through these interventions, Ibom Agro Allied Farms is able to achieve operational efficiency, investor readiness, and a 30% revenue increase within eight months.
Portfolio
- Corporate Governance & Board Expansion: Guided Ibom Agro Allied Farms in diversifying its board structure, ensuring a balance of expertise necessary for strategic decision-making.
- Talent Acquisition & Management:Assisted in recruiting key management personnel, ensuring that the right leadership was in place to drive operational efficiency and long-term growth.
- Operational Optimization: Streamlined core business processes, leading to improved efficiency and enhanced service delivery in the agricultural sector.
- Financial Infrastructure & Business Planning:Implemented strategic financial planning templates and optimized financial reporting systems to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making.
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification Support: Provided guidance that helped Ibom Agro Allied Farms successfully complete the external audit and qualify for international quality management certification.
- Investor Readiness & Market Expansion: Strengthened the company’s financial standing and strategic planning, making it attractive for venture capital investment and facilitating business expansion into new locations.
Impact
- 30% Revenue Growth: Within eight months of implementing Firmgate & Associates’ recommendations, Ibom Agro Allied Farms achieved a 30% increase in revenue, reflecting improved business operations and market positioning.
- Increased Market Reach: Expanded into multiple locations, improving service accessibility and diversifying operational capacity.
- Enhanced Corporate Reputation: Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, reinforcing the company’s credibility and commitment to quality standards in the Ibom Agro Allied Farms sector.
- Improved Investor Attraction: Secured a stronger financial foundation that positioned the company favourably for venture capital investment and long-term sustainability.
Firmgate & Associates’ strategic interventions enabled Ibom Agro Allied Farms to scale effectively, reinforcing its position as a key player in the agriculture industry while ensuring long-term operational resilience and financial stability.