About MafaGroup
An African-born diversified business group building sustainable prosperity through trade, agriculture, infrastructure, innovation, and investment.
“We build essential businesses with the discipline to perform, the vision to scale, and the responsibility to endure.”
MafaGroup is a diversified business group headquartered in Lagos, operating across agriculture, food processing, trade, infrastructure, sustainability, and strategic investment.
Our model is built to create sustainable prosperity by combining operational depth, market intelligence, and long-term capital discipline across sectors that matter to real economies.
Vision & Mission
Feeding the world through sustainable agriculture.
Delivering high-quality agro-allied products that nourish people and foster community growth.
Leadership Profile
Dr. Mukhtar Adam, PhD
Founder and Chief Visionary, Mafa Group
Dr. Mukhtar Adam is the Founder and Chief Visionary of Mafa Group of companies. He is also the founder of the Mukhtar Adam Foundation, through which he executes various philanthropic activities aimed at education, community development, and local empowerment.
Dr. Adam served as the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Zenith Bank Plc and in 2023 was recognized as the All Africa CFO of the Year. Before joining Zenith Bank in 2007, he honed his skills as a Senior Consultant in the Financial Services Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
His vast expertise spans numerous financial areas, from financial sector management and policy analysis to financial reporting and analysis, tax management, audit management, strategy development and execution, risk management, and financial advisory.
Dr. Adam has participated in several executive programs at world-leading institutions, including Harvard, Wharton, INSEAD, LSE, and MIT. He holds a PhD in Finance from Leeds Beckett University, an MSc in Finance from the University of London, an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester, and a B.Ed. in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. He is a fellow/member of ICAN, ICAG, CITN, and other professional bodies.
Core Values
The principles that guide every decision we make.
Integrity
We earn trust through clarity, discipline, and accountability.
Excellence
We benchmark execution against the highest global standards.
Stewardship
We grow by protecting the systems, resources, and communities around us.
Innovation
We use technology and systems thinking to unlock better performance.
People
We build opportunity for teams, partners, and communities.
Our History
25+ years of growth, innovation, and impact.
MafaGroup begins with an agricultural and trade platform in Lagos
Production capacity expands through integrated farming and processing
Trade and export operations strengthen regional market reach
Infrastructure and logistics capabilities are added to the portfolio
Sustainability and community development programs scale across markets
Strategic investment platform launched to support long-term growth
MafaGroup positions itself for broader African and global expansion
Corporate Governance
Transparent, accountable, and aligned with global best practices.
Our leadership philosophy is built on independent oversight, clear accountability, disciplined execution, and a long-term view of value.
Meet Our Leadership