Building a Future Rooted in Excellence and Integrity
Welcome to TGI Group:
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group
is an international investment
and holding company
with diversified interests and investments across Africa, The Middle East, Asia and other emerging markets.
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to grow our market share in a sustainable, responsible and profitable manner that we can fulfil our consumers’ needs through innovative means today and in the future.
OUR VISION
Our Vision is to invest in emerging economies with a view to adding value to the locally available resources – targeting an end product both for local consumption and the world market.
We harness locally sourced materials to power world-class manufacturing
TGI’s investments focus on driving inclusivity and value addition using locally sourced raw materials, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and a highly skilled workforce to produce locally and export to global market.
From African Soil to Global Markets: TGI Group’s Export Powerhouse.
The Group has a strong and diversified export base in various countries, exporting raw cashew nut, cashew kernels, sesame, cotton lint, cocoa beans, soymeal, vegetable oils and fats, shea butter, shrimps and fish – all originated and value-added by its companies in Africa.
TGI Group Core Values
The Heart of TGI Group
The TGI Group core values is a guide in building lasting relationships with stakeholders and fostering a culture of performance and trust.
INTEGRITY
We are focused on delivering
results for our clients and helping
them achieve their goals.
OWNER’S MINDSET
Every day, we take the initiative to
make TGI & its businesses better.
We treat every penny like our own,
and proactively work towards meeting
our organisational goals.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Our global presence creates a rich variety
of perspectives, which makes our business
better. We respect and appreciate each
others’ differences, and pledge to support
a culture of respect towards each other.
INNOVATION
Our curiosity has no limits.
We are constantly exploring ideas that
drive growth of our business and meet
future needs of our customers.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our sustainable business model ensures
we drive positive economic, environmental,
and social impact for all our stakeholders
from sourcing raw materials locally, to havinga strong distribution base, and empowering our farmer communities
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to our people’s
personal and professional growth and take
pride in providing outstanding products and
services to all our customers. We strive to
be the best in everything we do.
In the Beginning
The journey of growth started
with just one company in 1980
As Cormart Nigeria Limited was set up as a trading company in Lagos Nigeria. We have since evolved into an international conglomerate. Our companies have grown to be market leaders in their respective industries and have also birthed brands that have grown to become household names in their various categories. The major driver is our staying true to our founder’s pioneering and entrepreneurial mindset.
Our Journey
From Modest Roots to Global Reach
TGI Group began its journey with a simple vision and a small trading operation. Through resilience, innovation, and a commitment to quality, it has grown into a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence across continents and industries.
1981 - 1986
- 1981 – CHI Limited
- 1982 – ORC Fishing & Food Processing Ltd
- 1986 – Chi Farms Ltd.
1987 - 1989
- 1987 – Romson Oilfield Services Limited
- 1988 – Master Marine began with
three fishing boats - 1989 – CentrePoint Limited Ghana
1990 - 2015
- 1990 – Existing companies were merged under the parent company now known as TGI.
- 1997 – Fludor
- 2014 – Fludor Ghana
- 2015 – Groundbreaking for the WACOT
- Rice Mill in Argungu after the launch of the Anchor Borrowers Program by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
2016 - 2019
- 2016 – The Coca-Cola Company acquired 40% of CHI Limited
- 2017 – Commissioning of WACOT Rice Mill in Argungu Kebbi State by the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
- Commissioning of the Edo Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited managed by WACOT Limited by VP, Prof Yemi Osinbajo
- TGI Distri was established.
- 2019 – The Coca-Cola Company completed the full acquisition of CHI Limited WACUB & WASIL were established.
2020’s
- 2023 – Completion of the second
WACOT Rice Mill in Argungu, Kebbi State - 2023 – Commissioning of the Nutridor factory in Dubai
- 2024 – WASIL Vegetable Oil & Fat Limited
- 2024 – WACOT Agrochemical and Fertilizer Limited
From the Chairman’s Desk
For decades, TGI Group has
been paving the way for a
healthier tomorrow, “
with products that bring the bounty of nature to millions of consumers daily across the globe. We endeavour to
create value and wellbeing, with opportunities for growth and development, and we consciously and consistently share this value with all our stakeholders, especially the end consumers. With Africa as our launching pad, we have been able to expand across geographies – and we still are. Our antecedent in the blessed continent is not unrelated to Africa been endowed with a plethora of natural resources and a people who are a kaleidoscope of races and ethnicities.
This has inspired us to keep creating and nurturing industries using the abundant natural resources, thereby creating jobs and ultimately, customer satisfaction and economic prosperity.
We have remained committed to our mission to grow our market share sustainably and responsibly while fulfilling our consumers’ needs through innovative product offerings – a heritage which we have carried through all our business operations even outside Africa.
We invest not just in factories, but in people. From employment creation which gives us our strongest asset, to a partnership with our communities, farmers, and many others, we strongly believe that only through collaboration can we get results. After all, Together Everyone Achieves More.
With innovation in the mix, we will continue to meet and exceed consumers’ expectations through our numerous offerings and brands. “The consumer is at the center of all we do” is, therefore, a maxim that we follow with great determination.
TGI Group Leadership Team
Visionary Leaders
United By Purpose & Performance
Cornelius Wink (MFR)
Chairman
Farouk Gumel
Vice Chairman
Rahul Savara
Group Managing Director
Jerome Shogbon
Group Executive Director
Martin Middernacht
Group Executive Director
Remi Oni
Group Executive Director
Deepanjan Roy
Group Executive Director
Driving Sustainable Impacts: People, Planet & Progress
Our sustainability approach ensures we drive an
inclusive and positive impact-driven operation
in our communities.
TGI Facts & Figures
A Legacy Of Impact:
By The Numbers
CUSTOMER
coming in contact with the TGI brand everyday
FARMERS
working across multiple value chains and our outgrower schemes.
WORKFORCE
with skills and abilities to deliver and create value.
CUSTOMER
across Africa, the Middle East & Asia
CONSUMER BRANDS
across multiple categories, many of which are household names.