Usman Ali Lawan is the founder and CEO of USAIFA International Limited, a sustainable farming venture that practice zero waste agriculture through vertical integration while providing job and training opportunities for the rural community.

The farm helps to train and mentor rural farmers and young graduates in the areas of sustainable agribusiness and has empowered over 1000 young Men and Women since 2015.

Usman is passionate about improving the productivity of rural farmers and managing food security challenges in Nigeria and Africa. He is also a Mandela Washington Fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative.