Africa Development Solutions (ADS) Group, a high-impact pan-African multinational active in more than 20 countries and 7 sectors, officially launched its subsidiary West Africa Commodities (WAC) dedicated to the trading and processing of agricultural products.
Committed to the local transformation of African resources, the Group’s ambition is to become a major player in the trading, production, and sale of raw materials in West Africa.
Based in Côte d’Ivoire, one of the continent’s agricultural powerhouses, West Africa Commodities (WAC) is a joint venture between ADS Group and Prime Prestige Import-Export, a company founded by Ivorian agribusiness entrepreneur Mohamed-Adnane ACHIROU. It aims to develop projects of production, local transformation, and trade of raw materials – such as natural rubber, cashew nuts, palm oil, or livestock – in a sustainable and responsible way.
“Investing in the local production and processing of our raw materials is fundamental to Africa’s local self-sufficiency and international leadership. The potential is immense and we are proud of this launch, that reflects Africa Development Solutions’ commitment to contribute to the economic and social well-being of African people through innovative and sustainable solutions,” said Mr. Samba BATHILY, Chairman and CEO of Africa Development Solutions (ADS) Group.
West Africa Commodities (WAC) is also present in Guinea. The company contributes to national agricultural production capacity building, employability, training, and professional integration of young people through the employment opportunities it offers.
“We place local communities at the heart of our development, with the firm’s belief that Africans are capable of facing all their challenges. Therefore, we place great importance on building win-win, sustainable, and inclusive partnerships and promoting local agricultural expertise, as evidenced by the strategic choices of West Africa Commodities,” concluded Mr. Mohamed-Adnane ACHIROU, Managing Director of West Africa Commodities (WAC).
With the launch of West Africa Commodities, ADS Group reaffirms its position as a key industrial player in Africa, with a significant financial and technical projection capacity. As a reminder, the Group is present in more than 20 African markets and is active in the following sectors: finance and insurance; energy and water; real estate and hotels; industry, agriculture, and logistics; telecommunications, media, and entertainment; distribution and franchising; health and education.