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YAP Proposal #194: Plantain farming and processing (Abiodun Quadri Olanrewaju, Nigeria)

March 7, 2016Peter Casier

My name is Abiodun Quadri, I was able to turned N500 into N70, 000 within five months selling pap in
my neighbourhood by processing maize into pap which is staple food for infants and adult.

AGRA INNOVATEI am an inventor of i2laundryBag, BagnBin, Yoyo bag, Qinkbin, multi-swift washer and
Quickmobilefood. I hold a B.edu in Accounting Education.

I am an awardee of Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship programme and certify farmer with certificate in
farmer training organised by AGRA INNOVATE NIGERIA.I participated in just concluded Africa Business
Conference organize by Lagos Business School in Lagos, Nigeria.

I am currently working on new solar dryer for processing plantain and other farm produce to reduce
spoilage.

The Project
Am a tech Startup and a farmer. I owned and manage three acres farmland of which two acres was
already used to plant 2200 plantains, strictly on organic practice and the one acre will be used to grow
maize, cucumber watermelon and other vegetables.

I intend to bring value addition by processing unripe plantain to flour as health food for
consumption .Presently there is no enough supply of plantain flour to meet huge demand especially in
Lagos with population of 30,000,000 people above. Base on health benefit of plantain flour to other
flour. There is a lot of demand for plantain flour and we are position to fill the gap by offering organic
hygienic process plantain flour for our local market.

Motivation

Our farm was created to meet the needs of Nigerian that shares the same views of growing, eaten and
feeding children and adults with organic farm produce to nourished and save our ecosystem. We are
introducing value addition by processing plantain into dry chips for making plantain flour as a staple
food for diabetic patient with our invention of solar heater.

This application also prevents damages to fresh farm produces. More so, part of our effort is to
contribute and increase food security in Nigeria and take active part in agribusiness in southwest which
had been neglected for many decade. Through which I already created direct and indirect employment
opportunities in our community.

The processing line for plantain flour production is as follows:

Sorting: This involves inspection of plantain fingers to identify and remove unsuitable ones i.e. spoilt,
immature pulps e.t.c.

Scaling: The sorted plantains are properly weighed to quantify input of the raw plantain.

Blanching: The green plantain fruits are soaked in hot water for some minutes to soften the skin for easy
peeling.

Peeling: The plantain peels are removed manually using sharp knives to obtain the pulp.

Slicing/Chipping: The pulp is sliced or chipped with the aid of a mechanical slicer.
Drying: The sliced plantain is dried in a short time with the aid of drying machine.

Milling: The dried plantain slices/chips are milled in a hammer mill.

Sieving: The flour is sieved to obtain the desire particle size.

Packaging: The flour is packaged in moisture proof packaging material ready for sale.

Production volume per month = 3tones (3000 Kg)

Sales: N990,000

Direct cost of sales: N472,000

Gross profit: N518,000

Operating Expenses: N230,000

Profit before tax: N288, 000

We advertise our products benefits through internet, newspapers, television and partake in Agriculture
exhibition. We will also visit our target customer by letting them see the benefit of our organic plantain
and let them know we can supply on monthly basis.

Milestones:

Registered Quadri Invention limited as limited liability company in Nigeria

Purchase one acre of land presently clear it for planting

Lease two acres of farming land

Presently planted 2200 pieces of plantains

We had established business relationship with distributor

Measures of Success

Our success factor will be to contribute to increasing in national food security in Nigeria
Processing plantain into plantain flour is profitable business that generate adequate revenue per month

Creating job opportunities within our community is one of our big achievement.

Impacting technical know-how on practical and managing agribusiness through organizing seminar for
youth empowerment

Budget of $5000:

Purchase plantain flour milling and packaging machine

Solar Dryer

vibrating sieve

Time frame set to have listed machine is July to September 2016 in order to meet harvest period

I plan to inject proceed from sale of maize,cucumber,watermelon to augment $5000

Blogpost, video and picture submitted by Abiodun Quadri (Nigeria) – letmeknow111(at)gmail.com

The content, structure and grammar is at the discretion of the author only.

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51 thoughts on “YAP Proposal #194: Plantain farming and processing (Abiodun Quadri Olanrewaju,
Nigeria)”

ANIMASHAUN LATIFAT MOTUNRAYOMarch 8, 2016 at 21:14

Wow that will be great and lovely,I guess with that there will be more increase in the food
supply,economic growth of the nation and also employment opportunities.
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IMAFIDONMarch 8, 2016 at 23:30

great idear.

am in full support

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 10, 2016 at 21:31

Thanks

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TOLUSUCCESSMarch 9, 2016 at 05:17

This is incredible…. keep it up

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SALIMMarch 9, 2016 at 15:16

Nice one

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 10, 2016 at 21:32

Thanks brother

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MUSLIUDEENMarch 9, 2016 at 16:07

This is fantastic, encouraging and step in right direction to make Nigeria a real and great Nation among
Nations. Please keep it up and keep the flag flagging. Success shall always be yours. There are good
rewards in smart reasons and efforts.

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TOSIN COKERMarch 9, 2016 at 16:26

This is an achievable feat with a lasting impact. Wish you success.

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EHM KANNDEMarch 9, 2016 at 18:09

This is a really incredible business plan and I hope and pray that this plan gets as much support as it
needs to come to pass. I think you have the best skill set to see this through.

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 06:28

Thank you and wish startup (afrobeta )success.

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INVINCIBLEMOHAMMEDMarch 9, 2016 at 18:14

incredible. I am in full support. Keep it up.

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 10, 2016 at 20:58

Thanks

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 10, 2016 at 21:32

Thanks.any input

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EDEM EDEMMarch 10, 2016 at 15:50

Hello All for the purpose of diversifying our economy from Oil and Gas to Agric, secondly for the purpose
of aiding organic food availability, while creating employment and wealth. I totally support this project.
This project should be give high rating and priority for anybody that likes the reasons I gave above.

Thanks

Edem Edem

Founder- EIS Recycler

Nigeria

0809859821

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 06:24

Amazing respond.

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JULIETMarch 10, 2016 at 19:08

Nice one

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 06:25

Thanks so much.together we developed Africa.

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MIKEMarch 10, 2016 at 19:43

This is a good step for you. I will want you to really work on price the machine.

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 06:26

Thanks my oga at the top.

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AHMED ADEDEJIMarch 10, 2016 at 19:51

I have known this gentleman as an inventor of unmatched qualities among his peer. How I wish the
world can recognize your talent and make you contribute to liberation of many from poverty and
development of nations. The International College of Health Science and Liberal Arts congratulates you
on this great stride. We remain committed to our collaboration and will remain identifies with your
inventions. They are lovely. I wish you greater successes, Dear Quadri..

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 06:23

Thanks sir.Am blessed to know you sir.

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 10, 2016 at 21:30

Reblogged this on best place to shop for the best quality srvice and product.

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MOHAMMEDMarch 10, 2016 at 21:34

Good work! May Allah see you through …

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MOHADISYAKAMarch 10, 2016 at 21:37

Good work! May Allah see you through…

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 12:13

Thanks.

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VICTORIA UDOMIMarch 11, 2016 at 08:20

Very nice idea. This is a great market disruption concept. I’m proud of you Mr Quadri.

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 12:08

Thanks Vicky mama.

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ENG. H.RABIA, AMIMECHEMarch 11, 2016 at 17:02

Hi, I really wish you a grate future with your project.

All the best.

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 18:55

Thanks so much.to have u is a plus in my project.thanks

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LAWAL OLUWATOSIN AHMADMarch 11, 2016 at 19:48

This is a brilliant idea with lots of promises embedded in it. I pray it end with success and may it be a
springbok to more success. More power to your elbow Bro….

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 20:48

Thanks my bother.

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OLADOKUNMarch 11, 2016 at 20:01

Nice idea wish you all the best

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 11, 2016 at 20:49

Thanks

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AGBOOLA MUSEDIKMarch 11, 2016 at 20:58

Good project

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YAHOOCOM203March 11, 2016 at 21:06

Great !!! keep it up brother

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 12, 2016 at 12:49

Thanks.like to see any observation on the project.

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AROGUNDADE ABDULMAJEEDMarch 12, 2016 at 13:08

A nice and promising idea… Nigeria needs more of this. Nice one

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OKE EKOSINIMarch 12, 2016 at 19:07

This is a rare idea. Wishing u all the best.

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OWODUNNI MIKAEELMarch 13, 2016 at 09:11

This is wonderful and lucrative business. This will make Nigerians realize the benefits of our agricultural
business. More bravo my brother! Allah shall uplift and second u in the process.

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ABU GREENBLES.COMMarch 13, 2016 at 10:32

Interesting idea….especially when talking of processing which we lack here in Nigeria. Thank God for the
present govt making it possible for local farmers like you who have ideas and passion to step up into
local processing. I know with young entrepreneurs like you agriculture will become a Green colar job
sustainable with better earning and wages. I would advise u to join innovative technology group that can
help in terms of partnership and sponsorship

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 13, 2016 at 13:40

Thanks so much for insight thought on better way to manage and run our business.

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TUNNAICMarch 13, 2016 at 23:10

Good innovation…..keep it up

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INSTANT2SHOPMarch 13, 2016 at 23:45

Thanks

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OLAYINKA OLADOSUMarch 14, 2016 at 19:13

good work sir, looking forward to seeing you making it big. all the best

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OLAYINKA OLADOSUMarch 14, 2016 at 19:14

good work sir. looking forward to hearing you making it big sir.

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KIDODecember 15, 2016 at 21:46

good idea

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ELIAS BAKAREJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:15

I like the way you broke this down, good financial knowledge for a non-finance manager. Good to know
you have metrics in place to measure performance! It is easy to tell that your business is well positioned
to scale. Wish you the very best!

And I think you’ve got great friends too who came all the way to drop comments just to support you.
keep that up too.

Bless!

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AKINMarch 6, 2017 at 21:04

Impressive writeup,

Am setting up a plantain farm in Ibadan(2000+ suckers ), we are open for business opportunities in
terms of plantain supply.

Thanks in anticipation.

Akin

2348026543051

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OLADEJII DAVIDJune 6, 2017 at 19:24

Nice Akin, are you going to sell your plantain? we are in need of it for plantain flour and chips
processing. Please let me know your opinion.

david 07030403305

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OLADEJII DAVIDJune 6, 2017 at 19:09

Quadril i give you Kudos but you need to put on more courage and developed yourself for exportation
processes. If you intending to supply us we are ready for the purchase. Well Done
David A

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ADEBAYOJuly 1, 2017 at 13:28

Can we do business together here ?

Am in osun state 07063786826

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