The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has elected Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Sadiq Kassim as its new president. This is in recognition of the conglomerate’s pacesetting role as a leader in the Nigerian fertiliser industry.
FEPSAN, which represents the interests of fertiliser producers, blenders, and suppliers, has been the driving force of the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative, reviving the industry in the past six years. It plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture and food security.
In announcing Kassim as its new President, FEPSAN acknowledged TGI’s crucial role in Nigeria’s fertiliser industry and its new helmsman expertise, commitment, and leadership in the sector.
In his new role, Kassim will oversee FEPSAN’s strategic direction and work closely with other stakeholders to promote the growth of the country’s fertiliser industry.
Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, Aminu Umar-Sadiq extended heartfelt congratulations to Kassim on his new role.
“We firmly believe that under his capable leadership, FEPSAN will reach new heights and make significant strides towards fulfilling its mission of promoting sustainable fertiliser production and supply in Nigeria. His vision, expertise, and ability to foster collaboration among stakeholders will undoubtedly contribute to the prosperity of the association and the entire fertiliser industry”, he wrote.
Director-General of Ebonyi State Fertiliser and Chemical Company, Engr. Prof. Ogbonnaya Chukwu described Kassim as having the right personality and skill to take the association to higher leaps.
“He is an inclusive person who carries everyone along and offers assistance to members all the time. His wealth of experience in the sector and his network of key players in government will surely prove fruitful in his role as the President of FEPSAN”, he said.
Kassim, a thoroughbred professional in the agric sector, was previously Chair of the Federal Government Cotton Revolving Fund Management Committee; Vice Chair of the Nigerian Textile Manufacturers Association, and a member of the technical team of the Presidential Committee on Textile. He has also served as a national expert consultant on textile to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, among other roles.
He was also a member of the White Paper and Review Committee on the oil seed sector in Nigeria, and the Agriculture and Food Security Thematic Group of the Vision 20:20:20.
TGI Group is a global conglomerate with most of its investments in emerging markets. Its investments focus on driving inclusivity and value addition using locally sourced raw materials, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and a highly skilled workforce to produce world-class products consumed locally and exported to global markets.
