Sujimoto Group, a luxury real estate and construction company, has announced its entry into Nigeria’s agro-industrial sector with the launch of Sujimoto Foods, a multi-million-dollar food manufacturing venture aimed at enhancing food security, promoting local production, and supporting economic growth.
The company disclosed that it has partnered with China’s Cotco Food Machinery OEM to establish a modern food processing system capable of handling up to one million tonnes within its food value chain annually.
The announcement, according to the group, marks a major diversification move for Sujimoto, which has built its reputation through high-end real estate developments. The expansion reflects a growing trend of private sector investment in Nigeria’s agro-processing industry, a sector increasingly viewed as critical to addressing food supply challenges and reducing dependence on imports.
Industry stakeholders say it is encouraging to see a new generation of entrepreneurs venturing into sectors traditionally dominated by major players such as Dangote, BUA Foods and Olam. Analysts note that such investments could increase competition, stimulate innovation and expand local production capacity within the country’s food value chain.
Speaking on the development, the Group Managing Director of Sujimoto Group, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, said the company plans to bring the same standards of quality and excellence that have defined its real estate business into the food manufacturing sector.
“Just as we have distinguished ourselves in the real estate sector through an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, we intend to apply the same principles in food manufacturing,” Ogundele said.
According to him, Sujimoto Foods will focus on building a comprehensive food manufacturing ecosystem capable of significantly improving food production, processing and distribution across Nigeria.
He said the company is establishing a food manufacturing operation with an annual capacity of approximately one million tonnes across the food value chain, with the objective of delivering quality food products while contributing to national food security, industrial growth and economic development.
The company stated that the initiative is expected to strengthen food supply chains, improve access to quality food products, create jobs and support broader industrial expansion.
Despite its entry into agro-processing, Sujimoto reaffirmed that luxury real estate remains a key component of its business strategy. The company said the diversification follows the completion of Lucrezia by Sujimoto, one of its flagship luxury residential developments.
It also reiterated its commitment to ongoing projects, including LeonardBySujimoto, a proposed 60-storey luxury tower expected to become one of Africa’s most ambitious residential developments.
Sujimoto further expressed appreciation to its clients, investors and business partners for their support, noting that stakeholder confidence has played a significant role in the company’s growth and expansion plans.
Industry observers say the move underscores increasing private sector participation in agriculture and food processing sectors widely regarded as essential to improving food security, generating employment and driving sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
