Dr. Bello Nuhu Dogondaji

Co-Founder & CEO, JIDOGONDAJI BROTHERS NIGERIA LIMITED

Born on November 11, 1961, Dr. Bello Nuhu Dogondaji is a distinguished professional in banking, administration, and agricultural commodities trading. With nearly four decades of experience, he has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s agricultural sector, serving in various leadership roles across multiple commodities associations.

Educational Background

• Magajin Rafi Primary School (1976 - 1981)
• Sokoto Teachers College (1976 - 1981)
• Kaduna Polytechnic (1981 - 1984) – OND in Business Administration
• University of Abuja
  • HND in Business Administration (1985 - 1987)
  • PGD in Business Administration (1999)
  • MBA (2002 - 2004)

Professional Experience

• Served in NYSC, Edo State (1987/88)
• Over 25 years of experience at Bank of Credit and Commerce International/African International Bank Ltd
• Elected Financial Secretary, Cassava Association of Nigeria
• Vice Chairman, Cassava Association of Nigeria (2007 - 2010)
• National Secretary, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) (2016 - Present)

Leadership & Contributions to Agriculture

• Member of Cocoa Value Chain Rebirth Committee (Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development)
• Member of Cassava Value Chain Development, Nasarawa (Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment)
• Member of National Action Committee for the Implementation of African Continental Trade Agreement (Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
• Member of National Rice Festival & Maize 30th Anniversary Celebration
• Board member of AzubaOasotech Cassava Industrial Park & SCF Nigeria (Cold Storage Project in partnership with FACAN & Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment)

Awards & Recognitions

• Fellow, Institute of Administration
• Fellow, Institute of Management Specialists
• Honorary Doctorate Degree (London Graduate School)

Commitment to Growth & Development

Dr. Dogondaji is passionate about mentoring MSMEs, agro-commodity associations, and community-based organizations. Over the years, he has served on the board and council of various organizations and has trained numerous business executives in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.