Proven Financial Services Ltd has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s economy through strategic investments in education, agribusiness, and housing.
This integrated model seeks to address key economic challenges while fostering sustainable wealth creation and national development.
At the heart of this initiative is Agribusiness University, Yewa (AUY), Africa’s first private university exclusively dedicated to agribusiness education, entrepreneurship, and livestock farming. Slated to open in early 2026, AUY is designed to produce graduates who are job creators rather than job seekers.
Unlike traditional universities that prioritize theoretical knowledge, AUY will offer hands-on training through its Agribusiness University Farm City, where students will engage in large-scale farming, agribusiness management, and food processing while earning income as they learn..
According to Ogbiyele Olufemi, Group Managing Director of Proven Financial Services Ltd, the university was conceived to bridge the gap between agriculture, technology, and entrepreneurship, equipping students with the financial and technical skills needed to build and scale agribusiness ventures.
“Agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, yet it remains largely untapped due to a lack of skilled manpower and innovation. AUY will change this by developing agripreneurs who are ready to drive the sector forward,” Olufemi stated.
Beyond academics, it would be noted that AUY will provide students with funding, mentorship, and modern farming technology, ensuring they graduate with both knowledge and financial backing to start their own businesses.
In addition to transforming agribusiness education, Proven Financial Services Ltd is tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit through the Agripreneur Estates project. This real estate development will create affordable, sustainable housing in a self-sustaining community where students, agripreneurs, and professionals can live and work.
The project will feature:
50 private residential estates
30,000 plots and 60,000 housing units tailored to different income levels
Modern infrastructure, green spaces, and recreational facilities to enhance quality of life
Olufemi emphasized that the initiative goes beyond real estate—it is about creating an integrated economic ecosystem where education, entrepreneurship, and housing intersect to drive long-term wealth creation and community development.
To make homeownership more accessible, flexible payment plans have been introduced, enabling individuals and businesses to invest in one of Nigeria’s most promising economic zones.
The success of this initiative will depend on strong infrastructure, including roads, electricity, and water supply, as well as collaborations with government agencies, NGOs, and financial institutions to ensure sustainability.
The 300-acre project was unveiled at a high-level stakeholder meeting, attended by key industry leaders, including:
Eng. CP (Rtd) . Kenneth Emeka Anadu, Chairman, Proven Financial Services Ltd
Dr. Surv. Onososen Olatunde Kam – Salem,( immediate past Surveyor General of Ogun State,) Vice Chairman, Proven Financial Services Ltd,
Engr. Dr. Akinpelu C. Shogunle, Director of Technical Engineering Facility Planning,
Prof. Emily Ayo John,
Professor Bodunde Jacob,
Prof. Babayemi Jacob and many others .
The stakeholders expressed confidence in the project’s potential to create thousands of jobs, revitalize Nigeria’s agribusiness sector, and position the country as a leader in sustainable real estate development.
Some of the Stakeholder noted that integrating education, agribusiness, and real estate, Proven Financial Services Ltd is not just launching a development project—it is laying the foundation for a new economic model.
With Agribusiness University, Yewa (AUY) training the next generation of agripreneurs, Agribusiness University Farm City bridging the gap between learning and earning, and Agripreneur Estates providing affordable housing, this initiative has the potential to redefine Nigeria’s economic future.
As the project unfolds, its long-term impact will be closely monitored to assess its role in economic growth, job creation, and national development.
