Our Heritage & Mandate
Nigeria's apex body for the mushroom industry — uniting growers, processors, marketers, and aggregators nationwide. We bridge the gap between rural production and global market standards.
Our Vision
To be the foremost driver of a globally competitive, sustainable, and inclusive mushroom industry in Nigeria, creating jobs, improving nutrition, and empowering communities from farm to market.
Our Mission
To organise, regulate, and promote the activities of mushroom stakeholders across Nigeria through advocacy, capacity building, market linkages, research, and policy engagement at all levels of government.
Core Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all our operations.
Collaboration
We believe that collective action and partnership across the value chain leads to greater outcomes for all stakeholders.
Excellence
We are committed to continuous improvement in our services, advocacy, and the quality of Nigeria's mushroom products.
Sustainability
We promote cultivation and processing practices that protect Nigeria's natural environment for future generations.
Our Evolution
Tracing the journey from niche academic interest to a vibrant, nationwide agribusiness that powers the Nigerian economy.
Late 1970s
Pioneering research at Nigerian universities demonstrated that species such as Pleurotus (oyster mushroom) and Volvariella (straw mushroom) could be successfully domesticated using locally available agricultural waste.
Early 2000s
Rising demand for healthy protein alternatives and export opportunities transformed mushroom farming into an attractive enterprise for youth and smallholder farmers across Nigeria's rainforest belts.
2012
Agribusiness professionals came together to formally establish the National Mushroom Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAMGP MAN), providing a unified voice for the sector.
Today
NAMGP MAN is a nationally recognized apex body with active representation across all six geopolitical zones, partnered with international agencies like FAO and IITA.
Executive Council
Leading the vision of the association through dedicated representation across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Alaya Hammed
Proprietor of Haset Farms, leading the nationwide vision for the mushroom industry.
DEPUTY PRESIDENT
Chinda Graham
Co-founder of Dilomat Farms, Port Harcourt, championing commercial mushroom production.
NATIONAL SECRETARY
Dr. Emesobi Peter Emenike
Coordinating the secretariat and driving the day-to-day operations of the association.
NATIONAL DEPUTY SECRETARY
Johnson Ibiene Iseokweinma
Supporting the secretariat with member coordination and administrative leadership.
NATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Kingsley Ijomah
Overseeing the financial integrity and accountability of the association nationwide.
NATIONAL TREASURER
Chisom Ike-Chinwo
Co-founder of EasyBite Group and CEO of Chindu Superfoods, managing association finances.
NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY
Nwannaka Chinagorom Ignatius
Leading communications, media engagement, and public awareness for NAMGPMAN.
VICE PRESIDENT — SOUTH WEST
Oyewole Oluwatoyin
Founder of LilyGreens Agro Farms Ltd, advancing mushroom enterprise across the South West.
VICE PRESIDENT — SOUTH SOUTH
Dr. Timipanipin ThankGod Wood
Driving mushroom research, training, and adoption across the South South geopolitical zone.
VICE PRESIDENT — SOUTH EAST
Dr. Chidinma Nsirim Ejekwu
Coordinating growers, processors, and stakeholders across the South East geopolitical zone.
VICE PRESIDENT — NORTH EAST
Ambassador Hauwau Babale
Mobilizing mushroom farmers and women entrepreneurs across the North East zone.
VICE PRESIDENT — NORTH CENTRAL
Arowona Yahaya Olatunji
Leading mushroom advocacy, training, and farmer engagement across North Central Nigeria.
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