InfraPITCH: East African Corridor Rail Operator

Executive Summary

Agro InfraCo is launching an innovative Irrigation-as-a-Service (IaaS) initiative to provide on-demand irrigation services to a community of crop farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria. This project is designed to address the growing challenges related to water management that farmers in the region face, particularly in light of unpredictable rainfall and the limitations of traditional irrigation methods.

The project will be structured under the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named AgriFlow Solution. The SPV will use the most advanced irrigation technology to ensure efficient and sustainable water use. The service is offered through on-demand irrigation services, making it affordable and accessible to smallholder farmers who might otherwise struggle with the high costs of modern irrigation infrastructure. The SPV which will coordinate project financing, contracts, and operation, is backed by Agro InfraCo and lenders and will generate predictable cashflows, ensure a fixed construction delivery, and adhere to best practices in governance and sustainability.

Key highlights of the Project:

Project Concept: innovative Irrigation-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Legal and Regulatory Overview: Compliance with Nigeria’s agricultural and water management laws, and environmental regulations.

Achieving Bankability: Predictable cash flows, fixed construction delivery, and sustainable governance.

Project Finance: Key project preparation requirements, available credit enhancements, and the role of government support.

Conclusion: The project’s strategic importance, robust financial plan, and sustainable design make it a critical infrastructure asset.

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