About Us
Quenek Limited is a privately-held Agribusinessto provide a wide spectrum of services spanning farming, agricultural value chain fixing, Project Development, agricultural produce aggregation, marketing, warehousing towards procurement, processing and export of Agricultural produce/commodities to both local and international markets, Enhancement of Agricultural Production Outcomes and Facilitation of Agricultural Financing amongst others.
We are motivated and focused on using a robust business model for participation in opportunities motivated by Nigeria’s Policy on Agriculture. The company has at its disposal multiple hectares of unencumbered land suitable for mechanized farming. The company is also investing in the development of Agro-Industrial Multiplex to address issues around low yield and improved value addition for agricultural commodities.
Currently the company is handling several projects around production and processing, targeting Cashew and other Agro commodities
At Quenek, we are passionate about technology for innovation – from mechanization to Information Technology (Agritech) solutions. Quenek is manned by seasoned professionals with verifiable experience in diverse fields of Agronomy, Agricultural technology, Financial Services, Banking and Information Technology etc.
Vision
Our vision is to be the largest producer, processor and exporter of agricultural produce including its value added products from Africa.
Mission.
Our Mission is to fix African agricultural value chain and engage all stakeholders using market driven approach in orchestrating economic opportunities from the holistic development of Agro value chain in a way that facilitates wealth creation, socio- economic development, and well-being in a sustainable, resilient and/or regenerative manner.
Our Core Values
Integrity and Ethics
At Quenek, our entire business is built on the foundation of honesty and integrity,thus we relate with our team members, business partners and clients in a way that builds strong trusting relationship as well as long-term loyalty
Innovation
At Quenek we encourage team members to be dynamic and come up with innovative ideas that can translate into successful products and business for the company
Respect
At Quenek respecting all team members, business partners and clients means respecting their individual rights and privacy, eliminating all kinds and forms of discrimination,weather based on religion,belief,race, ethnicity,nationality,gender or physical disability.
Excellence
“First-class” is our watchword. We believe excellence is a journey and not a destination. This is why at all times, we ensure exclusive quality in all our dealings, processes and service delivery. At Quenek, “Mediocrity is a Taboo…Excellence is our Tradition”.
Determination
We have a strong drive to achieve whatever we set out to do individually and as a team. We are goal-oriented, target-driven and determined to help everyone associated with us achieve great success.
Accountability
It is our responsibility at Quenek to be diligent in everything we do and be accountable to our individual team members, partners and clients for our every action.
Our Team
Unekwu Edime
Executive Chairman/CEO
Unekwu oversees daily activities across functions including but not limited to the formulation of strategy with others in the executive team,
With over eighteen years’ experience in Engineering and consultancy in enterprise and development including at Union Bank, G-Techno Engineering, Zaki-Biam and Community Social & Humanitarian Project (now The New Approach). He is also the current president of the Association of Cashew Farmers, Aggregators and Processors of Nigeria (ACFAP),the Farmers Lead of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) and member of the National Cashew Value Chain Working Committee.
An alumnus of the Federal Polytechnic Idah (2001), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University of Technology, Bauchi (2004) and the University of Central England Birmingham, UK (2007). He holds Masters of Science (Msc) in Mechanical Engineering and he is a professional member of the British Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and a Member of the British Institute of Cost Engineers. He has attended several training sessions including training in agribusiness financing, planning and engineering for sustainable development. A resilient, focused and determined entrepreneur, he sits on the board of Rituk Limited and G-Techno Engineering Nigeria Limited.
Activities At Quenek
Cashew Farming
Drying and Sorting of Cashew Nuts
Packed Cashew Nuts Ready for Market from our Warehouse
Quality Control
Haulage