Valency Agro Nigeria Limited has raised N13 billion through its Series 13 and 14 commercial papers, a development that signals strong investor confidence in the company’s growth plans and reinforces agriculture’s rising appeal as a long-term investment sector in Nigeria. The issuance forms part of a larger N40 billion Commercial Paper Program and recorded an oversubscription of 18 percent, reflecting strong demand from institutional investors who view Valency as a reliable player with a consistent delivery record.
The notes, with tenors of 270 and 360 days, are supported by credit ratings from Global Credit Rating Company and DataPro, both of which point to Valency’s operational resilience, financial discipline and capacity to manage capital effectively. The company’s country head described the successful N13 billion issuance as a defining milestone that demonstrates the level of trust investors place in its vision to build a globally competitive agricultural value chain from Nigeria. He emphasized that Valency’s long-term ambition remains centered on creating sustainable value for farmers, employees, investors and communities across the ecosystem.
The company’s chief financial officer for Africa added that the 18 percent oversubscription serves as a strong vote of confidence in Valency’s governance and capital management structures. He explained that the proceeds will strengthen working capital at a time of rising export demand, positioning the firm for continued scale and broader impact across Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
By raising funds through commercial paper instead of bank loans, Valency demonstrates a flexible and forward-thinking approach to financing, allowing the company to take advantage of market opportunities while maintaining stronger control over its strategic direction. The capital raised will support the expansion of agro-processing facilities for cashew, soybean, cocoa and sesame, along with improvements to supply-chain infrastructure that link smallholder farmers to global markets. This is expected to enhance efficiency for processors and traders while opening opportunities for MSMEs operating within commodity aggregation, logistics and value-added processing.
In recent years, Valency Agro Nigeria has strengthened its footprint in the sector by establishing a major supply-chain complex in Ibadan, preparing the foundation for a world-class processing plant in Oyo State and developing an industrial park that supports Nigeria’s agro-export ambitions.
