Johnvents Group, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerates, has announced major global expansion milestones, reaffirming its determination to building industries that will strengthen Nigeria’s economic transformation and Africa’s competitiveness on the world stage.
Speaking before an audience of industry leaders, government officials and international partners as part of activities to mark the company’s 2025 End-of-Year Celebration in Akure, Group Executive Director, Tarun Chawla, said the year marked a decisive turning point for the organisation as it consolidated operations, expanded global relevance and deepened investor confidence.
“This year reshaped us as a business. We strengthened our operations, expanded our relevance and demonstrated what a committed team can achieve when purpose and discipline align.
“The stability and clarity your administration provides form the foundation on which organisations like ours continue to grow and innovate”, Chawla declared.
Chawla hailed the Ondo State Government for sustaining a structured, predictable business climate and expressed appreciation to the Group’s global financial partners—including British International Investment (BII), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Afreximbank, and other institutions—for their long-term commitment to the company’s growth trajectory.
He said Johnvents has now become “a true global value-chain participant,” with investments and collaborations across Africa, the UAE, Asia and Europe, reinforcing its mission to “nourish Africa and the world.”
He noted that the event also spotlighted the resilience and excellence of the Johnvents workforce and the company’s expanding footprint in community empowerment, particularly in youth development, education and agribusiness support for thousands of farmers.
“Johnvents Group, which operates seven integrated businesses—Johnvents Cocoa Factory; Johnvents Trading; Johnvents Foods; Johnvents Industries DMCC; Johnvents Farms; Premium Cocoa Products (Ile-Oluji); and Haven Hauling—continues to build sustainable value across the agricultural chain, from production to processing, manufacturing and export.
“We remains committed to unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential while contributing to food security, job creation and national industrialisation.”
In his keynote address, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, celebrated Johnvents as a shining example of how indigenous enterprises can evolve into global powerhouses while remaining firmly rooted within their host communities.
“Johnvents stands today as a monument to what focused investment and structured institutional support can achieve,” the governor said.
“With over ten factories, more than 1,500 direct employees, thousands of benefiting households and an ecosystem of over 5,000 farmers, Johnvents is living proof that prosperity becomes inevitable when ingenuity meets institutional support.”
Aiyedatiwa outlined his administration’s ambitious agenda to position Ondo State as Nigeria’s next frontier for agribusiness, manufacturing, technology and renewable energy.
He highlighted key reforms including improved ease of doing business, digitised government processes, expanded infrastructure, enhanced security, and the ongoing efforts of the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA).
“The Johnvents story assures every investor here and across the world that Ondo State is ready for investment, ready for expansion and ready for global competitiveness,” he said.
Fidelis David
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