About Motunrayo Rita Meranda 

DR. AMB. MOTUNRAYO RITA MERANDA (ChrAbr.)
Chief Executive Officer, Toluwalashe Farms Ltd
Nigeria Representative – India Trade Promotion Council
Certified Technopreneur & Food Technology Transfer Specialist (FIIRO, 2016)
Dr. Amb. Motunrayo Rita Meranda is an accomplished agribusiness leader, diplomat, technopreneur, and advocate for modern food technology in Africa. She leads Toluwalashe Farms’ multi-sector operations spanning agro-processing, edible oils, yogurt production, food-tech innovation, juice manufacturing, and global agricultural trade.
Her expertise in Techno-Entrepreneurship and Food Technology Transfer (FIIRO) gives her strong grounding in industrial food systems, machine integration, and product innovation.
As Nigeria Representative to the India Trade Promotion Council, she actively fosters bilateral partnerships and technology-exchange opportunities between Africa and Asia.
Professional Strengths
Expertise in food-tech production & industrial systems
Strong knowledge of agro-machinery & equipment sourcing
Diplomatic competence & international trade facilitation
Leadership across multi-sector value chains
Advocacy for natural nutrition & wellness
Leadership Philosophy
Her leadership is rooted in innovation, integrity, sustainability, empowerment, and a commitment to transforming Africa’s food industry through scalable, technology-driven solutions.