Our task

Evergreen Nigeria CTRF is a private‑sector-led consortium convened by Engaging Borders SRD to transform Nigeria’s coffee and tea sector.

Our task is to make farmers visible through a verified registry, unlock affordable finance, and build traceable, export‑ready supply chains that meet international standards.

By combining systems design, farmer engagement, and market access, we are positioning Nigeria’s coffee and tea farmers to compete globally while driving inclusive growth at home.

 
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Our Mission

To empower Nigeria’s smallholder coffee and tea farmers through verification, financial inclusion, and cooperative structures that drive sustainable exports and inclusive growth.

Our Vision

A Nigeria where every coffee and tea farmer is visible, banked, and globally competitive.

📍 Build Nigeria’s first GPS‑mapped, consent‑verified farmer registry.

🏦 Unlock ₦4.5B in affordable loans through financial inclusion.

🌱 Establish certifications and EUDR‑compliant, traceable supply chains.

👩🏾‍🌾 Ensure 40% women and 40% youth participation.

Meet our team

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Engaging Borders SRD is a social enterprise specializing in systems design and farmer engagement, convening multi‑stakeholder initiatives that drive sustainable development across Nigeria.

Our dedicated leadership unites expertise in policy, finance, and farming to drive Evergreen Nigeria CTRF’s mission of empowering Nigeria’s verified, banked, export‑ready farmers.

Richard Ali

Chief Executive Officer

Janice Malachi

Director, Farmer Engagement & Registry

Suleiman Usman Yusuf

Director, Finance & Market Systems