Ms. Adetokunbo Adewoyin

Ms. Adetokunbo Adewoyin

Associate, Trade and Investment

Professional Summary

Adetokunbo Adewoyin is the Principal Consultant at Fortress20 Global Ltd., a foremost trade facilitation and export management firm in Nigeria. With over 17 years of experience in agricultural commodities and containerized exports, she is a Certified International Trade Finance (CITF) Professional from the London Institute of Banking and Finance, UK, and an alumna of the Agribusiness Management Program (AgMP) at the Lagos Business School.

A seasoned export facilitator, Adetokunbo has trained professionals through organizations such as the Lagos Business School AgMP, NEXIM Bank (NEXA), and African Food Changemakers, among others.

She is also the author of Export Lingo and Export Contracts, and the host of Made for Exports on Instagram Live and The Exporter’s Compass on YouTube—platforms dedicated to demystifying global trade and championing value-added African exports.

Education

MBA, Nexford University, Washington DC, USA (2023)

Agribusiness Management Programme (AgMP), Lagos Business School (2016)

B.Sc Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (2008)

Professional Certifications

Certificate in International Trade & Finance (CITF), London Institute of Banking & Finance (2015)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proficient in computer applications with solid IT proficiency
• Effective managerial and leadership capabilities
• Collaborative team player with a results-oriented mindset

Key Achievements / Projects

• Served as AGOA Advisor under Prosper Africa (2023), supporting exporters on market access into the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
• Recognised regional trainer for Food and Agriculture Organisation–International Trade Centre’s EWAT Program, empowering women in agricultural trade across Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania (2022–2023).
• Mentor and faculty contributor to multiple women and youth export empowerment programmes, including WAYEF, YAEDP, and Women Trade Scale-Up.
• Long-standing Adjunct Faculty and Trainer for leading trade institutions including Lagos Business School, Nigerian Export Academy, Agrochains Consult, and Flame Consulting.
• Contributed expertise to a World Bank agribusiness study comparing Nigeria and Vietnam’s cashew value chain performance (2020).

Major Projects & Technical Roles

2023

• AGOA Advisor, Prosper Africa
• Trainer, FAO–ITC Empowering Women in Agricultural Trade (EWAT) Program
• Facilitator, African Food Changemakers – Scaling Export Program (SEP)
• Facilitator, Cross-Border Trade for Artisanal Fisheries under AfCFTA (Lomé, Togo)

2022–2023

• Trainer, FAO and ITC EWAT Program (Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania)
• Alumni Mentor, Lagos Business School MBA Program (2022–present)

2022

• Mentor, GAIN Agribusiness Innovation Challenge (Venture Park)
• Facilitator, African Food Changemakers – Youth in Agribusiness Export Development Program (YAEDP – Lagos & Kano)

2021–2022

• Faculty, NEPC/Agrochains Export Expansion Facility Programme (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt & Kano)

2021

• Expert Mentor, Women Trade Scale-Up Program (Future Females Empowerment Initiative)
• Technical Expert and Key Contributor, ITC/NEPC Non-Oil Exports Project
• Course Facilitator, Nigerian Export Academy (NEXA) – “Understanding the Cashew Value Chain”
• Local Consultant, British Standards Institute (SME Export Training)
• Panelist, NEXIM Bank Women And Youth Export Fund Launch

2020

• Adjunct Faculty, Flame Consulting – International Trade Finance & Exports
• Consultant, JMSF Agribusiness – World Bank Study: Sources of Growth in SMEs (Nigeria–Vietnam Cashew Comparison)
• Speaker, NEXIM Bank South-South Export Enlightenment Program

2019

• Faculty, Cedro Royal Multiventures – Export Capacity Development for SMEs (Sponsored by NEPC & British Deputy High Commission)

2017–present

• Adjunct Faculty, Lagos Business School (Agribusiness Management Program) – Export Management & Agribusiness Processes

2021–present

• Faculty, Agrochains Consult Ltd – Export Readiness & Documentation Workshops

Publications & Presentations

• Export Lingo – Author (Electronic Book)
• Export Contracts – Author (Electronic Book)
• Positioning Nigeria as the preferred country of origin in exports – Publication in Footprints – Lagos Business School Alumni Association – https://issuu.com/lbsaafootprints/docs/footprints_2021_first_issue/s/12414952
• The Simplicity and Complexity of International Trade, By Adetokunbo Adewoyin – Publication in Premium Times – https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/trade-insights/787765-explainer-the-simplicity-and-complexity-of-international-trade-by-adetokunbo-adewoyin.html
• Cashew: A high Profitability Versatile Crop – Best Practices, Uses and Market – Publication in WikiFarmer – https://wikifarmer.com/library/en/article/cashew-a-high-profitability-versatile-crop-best-practices-uses-and-market
• Naija Exports Blog – https://naijaexports.wordpress.com/blog/
• Multiple export training manuals, workshop materials, and digital course modules for NEXA, Agrochains Consult Ltd, and other institutions.
• Several videos on International Trade and Exports on The Exporter’s Compass Channel on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@theexporterscompass/videos

Professional / Executive Experience

Principal Consultant, Fortress20 Global Ltd – Trade Facilitation and Export Management Company (2022 – Present)

Principal Consultant, Fortress20 Commodities – Commodities Trading Company – Cocoa, Cashew nuts and Sesame Seeds (2018 – 2022)

General Manager, Colossus Investments Limited – Commodities Export and Trading Company (2013 – 2018)

Executive Secretary, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (2013 – 2015)

Finance / Transactions Manager, Colossus Investments Ltd (2010 – 2012)

Acting Finance Manager, Colossus Investments Ltd (2009 – 2010 – NYSC)

Professional Memberships & Public Engagement

• Network of Practicing Non-oil Exporters of Nigeria (NPNEN) – Committee Member (Market Access Committee)
• National Cashew Association of Nigeria – Member
• Women in Trade and Services (WOMITS) – Member
• Elevation Church, Maryland Expression Lagos – Volunteer (Prayer Ministry, Greatness Community, Exponential Conference, Ubomi Medical Outreach and Soup Kitchen)
• Faith Driven Entrepreneurs Global – Volunteer – Foundation Course Coordinator

Languages

English and Yoruba