ARSO CERTIFIED | RC 6954737 | Kano, Nigeria
- About Banan Farms
Banan Integrated Farms Limited is an ARSO-certified Nigerian agribusiness that combines a 240 MT/day rice mill with a farm-gate sourcing network across Northern Nigeria.
Through our export division we supply Asin Premium Rice, sesame seeds, soybeans, dried hibiscus flowers and other agricultural commodities to importers, processors and distributors worldwide.
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- Our Export Products
We offer four core products — our own Asin Premium Rice, milled and packed at our ARSO-certified facility in Kano
ASIN PREMIUM RICE
Premium parboiled long-grain rice, destoned, polished and colour-sorted at our own mill. End uses: Households, retail and supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and caterers.
SESAME SEEDS
Natural white and mixed sesame, machine-cleaned and sorted. End uses: Tahini, halva, bakery, confectionery and oil pressing.
SOYBEANS
Clean, whole yellow soybeans from Nigeria’s Middle Belt and North. End uses: Oil crushing, feed milling and food processing.
DRIED HIBISCUS
Whole dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa (karkadeh, flor de jamaica), deep red in colour. End uses: Beverages, herbal teas, colourants and extracts.
- Why Choose Us
WHY PARTNER WITH BANAN
Traceable sourcing
Farm-gate buying through our own farmer network, with lot-level records.
Certified quality
ARSO certified, with tested lots and independent inspection when buyers request it.
Full compliance
Complete export documentation, from NAQS certificates to NXP forms.
Reliable supply
Seasonal aggregation and warehousing that keep volumes steady.
Sound governance
Finance-led management with transparent contracting.
- Our Partners
OUR STAKEHOLDERS & PARTNERS
Partners in Food Solutions(PFS)
A non-profit organisation that connects food processors in Africa with the technical and business expertise of leading global food companies.
Focus: Food processing know-how, quality systems and business growth
National Agricultural Development Fund(NADF)
The Federal Government of Nigeria’s fund for financing agricultural development, value-chain investment and post-harvest improvement.
Focus: Agricultural development and value-chain investment
Bank of Industry(BOI)
Nigeria’s leading development finance institution, supporting the growth of industrial and manufacturing enterprises.
Focus: Industrial development finance for processing capacity
Bank of Agriculture(BOA)
Nigeria’s agricultural development bank, providing finance to farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses.
Focus: Agricultural finance across the farming value chain
- MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
In agribusiness, that discipline meets purpose. We have built a 240-metric-ton-per-day rice mill in Kano, a trusted brand in Asin Premium Rice, and a sourcing network that links us directly to smallholder farmers. Our export division now brings the same processor-grade quality to sesame seeds, soybeans, dried hibiscus and other commodities for buyers around the world, and our ARSO certification independently confirms the standards we hold ourselves to. Sound business administration makes this possible: clear structures, capable people and accountable leadership across processing, sourcing and international trade. I lead Banan with one simple promise — what we agree in the contract is what arrives at your port.
Dr. Asiya Abdullahi Umar, PhD, FCA
Above all, I believe enterprise must leave society better than it found it. Every tonne you buy from us supports farm incomes, jobs for young people and women, and stronger rural communities in Northern Nigeria. Through my charitable work, I also support children’s education and access to clean water, because lasting prosperity begins with healthy, educated communities. We are not looking for one-off transactions; we are looking for long-term partners who value quality, integrity and shared growth. I warmly invite you to request samples, visit our facility in Kano, or contact my team directly. With warm regards.
Dr. Asiya Abdullahi Umar, PhD, FCA
- Community Impact
Impact we've had on the community and society at large
Farmers
Training, extension services, access to certified seeds and fertiliser, and guaranteed offtake for stable incomes.
Youth & women
Jobs at our mill and in our supply chain, with a focus on youth employment and women’s empowerment.
Environment
Rice husk recycled into biomass fuel, less waste across the chain, and plans for renewable energy at the mill.
- Growth plans
Transform Agriculture For Future Generations
- Expand milling capacity from 240 MT/day to over 500 MT/day in the medium term.
- Add rice-based products such as rice flour and fortified rice.
- Introduce renewable energy at the mill to lower costs and emissions.
- Grow export volumes and long-term supply partnerships across our markets.
© 2026 Banan Integrated Farms. All rights reserved.
Dear Valued Partner, It is my pleasure to introduce Banan Integrated Farms Limited, and to share the values that guide how we work. My professional journey began in finance. As a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), I have spent nearly two decades in joint venture finance, internal audit and corporate advisory. That work taught me the value of strong controls, transparent reporting and disciplined decisions — and the same principles govern every contract and every shipment at Banan.
Dr. Asiya Abdullahi Umar, PhD, FCA Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Banan Integrated Farms Limited