About Us
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group is a global conglomerate with majority of its investments based in emerging markets across Africa, Middle East and Asia.
TGI transforms local resources into world-class products for local and global markets
Across markets including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and the UAE, TGI Group owns over a hundred leading brands in Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Agricultural Inputs, Industrial Chemicals, Homecare Products and Pharmaceuticals.
In Nigeria, TGI Group’s brands such as Big Bull Parboiled Rice, Terra Seasoning cubes, Supramult Multivitamins, Golden Terra Soya Oil, Renew Homecare Products, Vinash and Dragon crop protection products, touch millions of consumers daily.
From Local Roots to Global Reach – Expanding Trade, Impact, and Partnerships
Starting from one company in 1980, it has been a journey of growth since. Our first company Cormart Nigeria Limited was set up as a trading company in Lagos Nigeria. Since then, we have 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
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.
In 2019, the Group expanded its operations into banking by setting up Titan Trust Bank which has now gone ahead to acquire Union Bank Nigeria – the second oldest Bank in Nigeria.
Over the years, on many of its companies’ initiatives, TGI Group has partnered with various organizations around the world, including USAID, GIZ, among others. The Group also has many prestigious business certifications including the ECOCERT organic sesame certification which allows it to produce, handle and trade organic sesame anywhere in the world.
A Note from our Chairman
Empowering Lives, Growing Together – Rooted in Africa, Reaching the World
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 on a daily basis 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.
A Note from our Chairman
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 on a daily basis 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.
C.G.Vink (MFR) Chairman,
Tropical General Investments
(TGI) Group
Our Core Values
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.
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.
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 having a 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.
Leadership Team
Cornelis Vink
Chairman
Farouk Gumel
Vice Chairman
Rahul Savara
Group Managng Director
Jerome Shogbon
Group Executive Director
Martin Middernacht
Group Executive Director
Remi Oni
Group Executive Director
Deepanjan Roy
Group Executive Director