Maistrade Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited has unveiled a new $5 billion financial initiative aimed at channelling cooperative capital into critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy. The fund, named AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund, is designed to support national priorities such as agriculture, affordable housing, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), education, green energy, and digital inclusion.
Announcing the launch on Thursday, the Cooperative Society described the fund as a bold step toward empowering Nigerians through inclusive and secure cooperative finance. According to the President and Chief Vision Officer of Maistrade, the AssuredInvest Fund represents more than just a financial product—it is a platform for millions to actively shape their economic future.
“The AssuredInvest Fund is more than an investment model; it is a national call to action,” he said. “Through this fund, we are enabling millions of Nigerians to collectively shape their economic destiny through secure, trusted, and inclusive cooperative finance.”
The fund introduces several distinctive features aimed at safeguarding contributor investments and enhancing transparency. These include a 10-year convertible debenture structure, supervision by independent trustees, insurance-backed capital protection, and a split custodial account system to monitor fund movement. It also offers digital access to individuals, institutions, and Nigerians in the diaspora, with an ambitious target of onboarding over one million contributors in its initial phase.
Maistrade Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited operates as a federated cooperative network comprising over 150 independent cooperative entities. With a membership base of more than 237,000 individuals and businesses spread across Nigeria’s 37 states and territories, the society is positioning the AssuredInvest Fund as a major tool for cooperative-led economic development.
This launch adds to a growing trend of alternative financing platforms in Nigeria aimed at addressing long-standing gaps in access to credit for underserved sectors.
