Abiola Jimoh

Co-Founder, XchangeBox | Redefining agri-finance in Africa by making liquidity accessible to farmers and MSMEs | MTN Cohort '25

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Every day, Nigerian agro traders move food that feeds millionsyet wait 60–120 days to get paid.

We’re building the infrastructure that makes them visible and bankable, and we're open to partnerships.

@IFC_org @C2FO let’s build.

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

I'm excited about world-changing Tech of GITEX AFRICA 7-9 April 2026, Marrakech https://t.co/4BHD13g97y at the 𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 & 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 .

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Building @xchangebox taught me that real growth is quiet at first.

People see the wins.

They don’t see the slow trust-building, the tested systems, the hard conversations.

If you’re building, stay with it.
Legacy whispers before it roars. 🌾🚀

#founder #XchangeBox

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

First Friday of February.
January was loud, February is honest.
This is where real progress shows up — not in hype, but in consistency.

If your year isn’t fully clear yet, you’re not late.
You’re still becoming.
Happy Friday 🌱

#happyfriday #reflection #happynewmonth

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Digital finance won’t scale in rural Nigeria without infrastructure.
📉 Only ~25% of rural Nigerians use the internet
📶 ~40% of rural connections are still 2G
🔌 Power + network issues block access to payments, savings & credit

#FinancialInclusion #AgriFinance #Nigeria

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Conversations like this move systems forward.

Grateful to @thepunch for amplifying this discussion.

👉 Read the full interview here: https://t.co/CnnSLAQXr6

#AgriFinance #FinancialInclusion #Nigeria #XchangeBox

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Progress isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it looks like:
• a tough conversation
• a quiet decision
• a small improvement
• a lesson learned
Most real growth happens long before the applause.

#GrowthMindset #BuildingInPublic #Entrepreneurship

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Agriculture sits at the intersection of food, finance, and trust.

• 60% of Sub-Saharan Africa works in agriculture
• <5% of bank credit reaches the sector
• Farmers wait 60–90 days to get paid

#Agriculture #AgriFinance #FoodSecurity #FinancialInclusion #AfricanEconomy

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

This is me challenging you.

It's the last week of the month, have you done what you said you'd do?

What’s one thing you know you need to start, but haven’t yet?

👇🏽 Drop it in the comments, and hopefully, this pushes you to start.

#MondayMotivation #challenge #XchangeBox

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Savings alone can’t scale agriculture, liquidity, timing, and structure do.

#AgriValueChain #agrifinancing

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

🌽 Maize isn’t just a staple, it’s one of Africa’s most strategic crops.
• Over 40% of cereal production
• Supports farmers, livestock & agro-industry
• Stabilizes food prices and economies
When maize fails, entire value chains feel it.

#Maize #FoodSecurity #Africa

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

"Ready" is a moving target.
Action creates readiness, not the other way around.
If you believe in the idea, start.
Momentum will teach you what planning never could.
Happy Monday. Let’s build. 🚀

#monday

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Agriculture doesn’t need more interventions.
It needs systems.
If agriculture is treated as a system, not a project, risk drops and impact scales.

Follow for insights on agri-systems, finance, and value chains that work 🌱📈

#AgriValueChain #agrifinancing

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Women make up ~50% of Africa’s agri workforce, yet receive <10% of agricultural credit.

Data shows:
• Closing the gender finance gap could add $2.5T to global GDP (World Bank)
• Equal access could raise farm yields by 20–30% (FAO)

#agrifinancing

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

🚨 60% of Africa’s workforce works in agriculture, yet <5% of bank credit flows to the sector.
That mismatch is structural, not accidental.

The solution?
Smarter financing for the agricultural sector.

#AgriValueChain #agrifinancing

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

To build a stronger agricultural agricultural system, one must focus on holistic systems rather than simple aids...

#AgriFinance #ValueChains #FoodSecurity #Development #Innovation #XchangeBox

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

This year, I’m choosing growth with purpose.

More global conversations and speaking opportunities.
More meaningful wins for @xchangebox.ng

More clarity, consistency, and impact.
Here’s to building boldly and growing deliberately.

#newyearresolutions #personalgoals

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Merry Christmas 🎄

Wishing everyone peace, joy, and renewed strength as we celebrate today.

May the coming year bring clarity, growth, and opportunities to build things that truly matter.

Have a wonderful Christmas ✨

#merrychristmas #christmasspirit

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

I'm extremely grateful for the @xchangebox and @payrepmfb team.
A special one to my co-founder, Mohammed Ismail for being amazing.
Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a new year filled with clarity, purpose, and growth.
🎄✨

#xchangebox #payrep #appreciation #endof2025

[Abiola Jimoh @rajabiola]

Women sustain local markets, yet millions lack access to credit.
Kidashi is changing that, starting in Kaduna.
105 women onboarded.
101 financed.
₦2M+ in goods funded.
This is what financial inclusion looks like.

#Kidashi #XchangeBox #WomenInBusiness #AgriFinance #Impact