About 5th Root

We’re on a mission to revolutionize Africa’s food system through technology, innovation, and sustainable practices.

Our Story

5th Root was born from a simple observation: despite Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential, food insecurity remains a persistent challenge, with inefficient supply chains leading to significant waste and high costs for consumers.

Founded in 2025, we set out to create an integrated ecosystem that connects farmers directly with consumers, using technology to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and ensure fair compensation for farmers while providing affordable, high-quality produce to Nigerians.

Our name “5th Root” symbolizes the fundamental transformation we’re bringing to the five key components of the food system: production, processing, distribution, retail, and consumption. By optimizing each component and the connections between them, we’re creating a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable food ecosystem.

Today, we’re growing rapidly, partnering with thousands of farmers, setting up processing centers across Nigeria, and developing AI-driven solutions to predict and meet market demands with unprecedented precision.

From a vision to transform food systems to a revolutionary agribusiness enterprise.

Our Vision

To become Africa’s leading integrated food company, creating a sustainable food system that ensures food security, farmer prosperity, and economic growth across the continent.

Our Mission

To revolutionize Africa’s food system through technology, innovation, and sustainable practices, connecting farmers directly with consumers, reducing waste, and improving access to affordable, high-quality food for all Africans.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our decisions, actions, and growth.

01

Sustainability

We prioritize environmental stewardship and sustainable practices throughout our operations, from farm to table, ensuring we meet present needs without compromising future generations.

02

Innovation

We constantly seek new and better ways to solve challenges in the food system, embracing technology and creative thinking to drive transformative change.

03

Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in all our dealings with farmers, consumers, partners, and communities.

04

Community

We believe in building strong communities and fostering inclusive growth that benefits all stakeholders in the food system, from farmers to consumers.

05

Quality

We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services, exceeding expectations and setting new standards in the industry.

End-to-end supply chain control, AI-driven logistics, direct farmer partnerships, and low-cost, high-quality produce with a holistic approach to food security.