Who We are

Addressing the existing challenge of limited availability and access to quality foundation seed in West Africa.

We Have One Goal

Ultimate partner in Foundation Seed Supply

We recognize the importance of utilizing high-quality early generation seed in commercial seed production and are serving as a catalyst for improved seed access and availability of high-quality seed for food production, through seed production.

Given the limited access of seed producers in Nigeria to quality foundation seeds for their commercial seed production. ECOBasic commenced its operation in Kaduna state, Nigeria, with a primary focus on the production of high-quality foundation seed for the seed sector. Through our production and supply of high-quality seed,…….

Our Vision

To be recognized as West Africa’s most reliable source of high-quality foundation seeds

Given the low adoption rate of hybrid maize and cowpea seeds in the country, ECOBasic Seed will utilize a multi-pronged marketing strategy targeted at each customer segment to create awareness about the use of hybrid seed.

Our Mission

To produce foundation seed of the highest quality and purity for hybrid seed production for seed companies, thereby enhancing profitability, productivity and food security in West Africa.

To provide high quality and sustainable foundation seeds solutions to seed companies selling hybrid seeds to farmers

To increase the productivity and profitability of seed companies and farmers in Nigeria

To catalyse the development of hybrid maize and cowpea technology adoption rate in Nigeria

genetically pure foundation seed so that the genetic potential is delivered

Grown With Love on Our Farms

Welcome to the ECOBasic Seed Company website! It is indeed a great pleasure for me to extend you all a very warm welcome on behalf of the ECOBasic Seed Team.
ECOBasic Seed is a foundation seed company in Nigeria, established to foster the increased supply of high-quality early generation seed across West Africa.

We recognize the importance of utilizing high-quality early generation seed in commercial seed production and are serving as a catalyst for improved access and availability of high-quality seed for food production, through seed production.
Closing the national maize production and demand gap requires concerted efforts by players across the value chain. At the core of this effort is the need to accelerate awareness and widespread use of improved, disease-resistant maize seed varieties that can resist striga and fall armyworm infestation thereby boosting yield.
To all our prospects and potential customers- The dice is now rolling!

Brighton Karume

Managing Director

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