Benson Akpati is a Nigerian agribusiness executive and technology-driven business leader, serving as the Managing Director and CEO of County Choice Farms Limited. He leads one of Nigeria’s fast-growing integrated agricultural enterprises, with operations spanning poultry production, feed milling, fish farming, palm plantation, and agribusiness consulting. Under his leadership, the company has grown revenue from ₦360 million in 2019 to over ₦4 billion in 2025, driven by strategic expansion, operational efficiency, and strong financial discipline.
Before transitioning fully into agribusiness, Benson built a distinguished career in the Nigerian banking sector, where he held senior technology leadership roles. He served as Chief Information Officer at Oceanic Bank Plc and later as Head of Technology Applications at Ecobank Nigeria following the bank’s merger. Earlier in his career at Zenith Bank Plc, he rose to Assistant General Manager and Group Head of IT, overseeing technology operations across multiple subsidiaries, including the UK and Ghana. His banking experience shaped his expertise in systems integration, governance, and large-scale operational management.
Benson holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and an MBA from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). He is also a certified IT Business Manager and an IBM Certified Administration Specialist, reflecting his strong foundation in technology, strategy, and enterprise leadership.
Throughout his career, Benson Akpati has distinguished himself by successfully bridging corporate technology leadership with large-scale agribusiness entrepreneurship. His key achievements include building a multi-billion-naira agricultural enterprise from the ground up, maintaining an impeccable credit and governance record, driving innovation through technology integration, creating significant employment opportunities, and contributing meaningfully to sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria. His professional journey reflects resilience, strategic vision, disciplined execution, and a lasting impact across both the financial services and agricultural sectors.