Nigerian business is evolving beyond the confines of traditional commerce, it is becoming a force for innovation, sustainability, and social impact. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country’s agricultural sector, where technology is transforming age-old practices into data-driven systems. Among the pioneers driving this shift is Henry Nwajei, co-founder of Greenland, who was recently named Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Business and Enterprise Awards. His recognition underscores a new era where entrepreneurship meets innovation to redefine what’s possible in agritech.
From the very beginning, the company was founded with a clear mission: to modernize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through technology. Henry and his co-founders saw the opportunity to bridge a long-standing divide between smallholder farmers and the digital tools they need to thrive. What started as a bold vision to make agriculture smarter has evolved into a company that now powers data-informed farming, resource optimization, and sustainable production across multiple regions in Nigeria.
Through precision technology and intelligent data systems, the company helps farmers make better decisions about planting cycles, resource management, and market access. In a sector often plagued by inefficiencies, the company has introduced simplicity, transforming how agricultural businesses operate and compete. The results are clear: higher yields, reduced waste, and a stronger connection between producers and consumers.
Attaining the peak of one’s career is no small feat, and receiving the Entrepreneur of the Year Award stands as a testament to Henry Nwajei’s influence as one of Nigeria’s foremost innovators in agritech.
It represents more than an individual accomplishment, it acknowledges his enduring contribution to transforming the nation’s agricultural and business landscape. This recognition places him among a distinguished circle of entrepreneurs whose vision, leadership, and impact continue to shape the future of enterprise in Nigeria.
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates his role in leading this transformation. The Business and Enterprise Awards spotlight individuals who have not only built successful ventures but have done so with vision and social responsibility. His leadership at the company embodies this balance. His approach combines innovation with empathy, creating solutions that empower everyday farmers while positioning Nigeria as a leader in agricultural technology.
Award judges praised the company for its sustainability-driven model, strategic execution, and visible impact on rural livelihoods. They noted how Henry’s foresight has guided the company toward scalable growth, turning it into a benchmark for emerging agritech enterprises across the continent.
His achievement extends beyond personal recognition; it represents a wider story about Nigeria’s capacity for reinvention. As the company continues to expand, its work illustrates how purpose-led entrepreneurship can solve real-world problems while unlocking economic growth.
In winning the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, he has proven that agriculture, when fused with technology and vision, can become one of Nigeria’s most dynamic engines of progress not just feeding the nation, but powering its future.
