Babban Gona, meaning “Great Farm” in Hausa, is a social enterprise that provides comprehensive support for smallholder farmers in Nigeria to become more profitable. Founded in 2012, it is a model built on a radical idea: that farming, done right, can lift millions out of poverty and create sustainable livelihoods for an entire generation.
Lola joined as Co-Founder and Executive Director, bringing her expertise in operations, finance, and strategy to scale the enterprise’s impact. Babban Gona is a financially sustainable and scalable agricultural enterprise co-owned by its farmers, a structure that ensures those at the centre of the mission share in its success.
Through an integrated franchise model, Babban Gona delivers end-to-end services to smallholder farmers:
Lola Masha is a Nigerian technology executive, co-founder, and venture capital investor with a career spanning consulting, digital commerce, agri-business, and early-stage investing. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Readmore…
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