AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund Unveiled to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth

The AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund has been officially launched by Maistrade Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited as a groundbreaking $5 billion initiative to channel cooperative capital into vital sectors of Nigeria’s economy. This ambitious fund is designed to accelerate growth in agriculture, affordable housing, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), education, renewable energy, and digital inclusion across the country.

Announcing the launch on Thursday, Maistrade described the AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund as a bold step toward building inclusive prosperity through trusted cooperative finance. According to the President and Chief Vision Officer of Maistrade, the fund is much more than a conventional financial product—it is a platform that empowers millions of Nigerians to shape their own economic future. “The AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund is more than an investment model; it is a national call to action,” he said. “Through this fund, we are enabling Nigerians everywhere to participate in secure and transparent cooperative finance.”

The fund comes with several unique features designed to protect contributor investments and enhance accountability. These include a 10-year convertible debenture structure, oversight by independent trustees, insurance-backed capital protection, and a split custodial account system to track fund flows in real time. The AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund also provides digital access to individuals, institutions, and Nigerians in the diaspora, with a goal of enrolling over one million contributors during its first phase.

Maistrade Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited operates as a federated cooperative network of more than 150 independent cooperative entities. With over 237,000 members spread across Nigeria’s 37 states and territories, the organization is positioning the Cooperative Trust Fund as a transformative vehicle for cooperative-led economic development and sustainable wealth creation.

This launch reinforces the growing momentum of alternative financing platforms in Nigeria that aim to close long-standing gaps in credit access for underserved communities and sectors. By leveraging the power of collective investment, the Cooperative Trust Fund is set to play a pivotal role in unlocking opportunities for millions of Nigerians.