The Quiet Empire of Land: How Prateek Suri is redefining Africa’s next growth frontier

In the vast, fertile corridors of West Africa, a quiet transformation is unfolding—one driven not by speculation, but by conviction, capital, and long-term vision. At the centre of this movement stands Prateek Suri, Founder-Chairman of Maser Group, whose ambitious land aggregation strategy is fast becoming one of the most closely watched investment stories on the continent.

Over the past two years, Suri has successfully acquired and aggregated more than 2,000 acres of prime agricultural land across some of West Africa’s most prominent regions. Unlike fragmented, speculative purchases, this initiative reflects a structured, institutional approach—assembling contiguous land banks with future infrastructure, AI-Data Centers, and data-driven development in mind.

Sources close to the group reveal that Maser has set a long-term target of building a 18,000-acre land portfolio across Africa, positioning the conglomerate as one of the largest private landholders in the region. The strategy is designed to support multi-sector projects spanning sustainable agriculture, logistics hubs, green energy, and digital infrastructure.

Agricultural land acquisitions in Africa require careful navigation of local ownership structures, community consent, and farmer No-Objection Certificates (NOCs). In many cases, these approvals involve months of dialogue, trust-building, and regulatory alignment. Despite these challenges, Suri has continued to invest decisively—demonstrating a rare willingness to absorb early-stage risks in pursuit of long-term value.

“True investment is not about shortcuts. It is about commitment—to people, process, and purpose,” says a senior executive at Maser Group.

Crucially, these land investments have been pursued only after securing critical environmental and island clearance approvals, ensuring regulatory stability and sustainable development pathways. Industry analysts note that this compliance-first approach has significantly strengthened investor confidence.

Following Maser’s aggressive land strategy, several global and regional investors have begun entering the same corridors, viewing Suri’s early positioning as a powerful validation signal. His presence has effectively transformed underdeveloped regions into emerging investment hubs.

“Where Suri goes, capital follows,” remarks one African infrastructure advisor.

International backing has further reinforced this momentum. Mr. Ben Chia, Chairman of China-based Chia Group and a key investor in Maser, recently reaffirmed his confidence in Suri’s leadership.

“We have given Suri the go-ahead for as much land as he has the energy to buy,” Chia stated. “His vision, discipline, and execution capability are exceptional.”

For Suri, however, land is not merely an asset class—it is a foundation.

“A strong nation, a strong economy, and a strong enterprise all begin with land,” he has often said privately. “What you build on it defines your legacy.”

As Maser Group accelerates toward its 18,000-acre target, Prateek Suri’s strategy reflects a deeper philosophy: investing early, engaging deeply, and building patiently. In an era of fast exits and short cycles, his land empire represents something rare—long-term conviction in Africa’s future.

And in doing so, he is not just acquiring acres. He is shaping tomorrow’s economic landscapes.