Olam International Limited (“Olam”) and Sanyo Foods Co. Ltd of Japan (“Sanyo Foods”) today announced that they have agreed to set up a joint venture company (“JV”) in Nigeria to manufacture and distribute instant noodles in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa.
Sanyo Foods will invest US$20 million in cash, for a 25.5% equity interest through an issue of new shares by the JV that will house Olam’s instant noodles assets and business in Nigeria. Olam will hold the balance majority ownership of 74.5% in the JV with management control. The consideration has arrived between both parties on a willing-buyer willing-seller basis. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
Founded in 1953, Sanyo Foods is a global leader and Japan’s third-largest player in the instant noodles business. It has established a leadership presence in China, Vietnam, Russia and North America through strategic partnerships. In the past, Sanyo Foods has also acquired equity stakes in Tingyi Holdings in 1999 and King Lion of Russia in 2011 to catalyse the growth of these companies in their respective home markets. Tingyi Holdings is currently the market leader in China with 24 production facilities across the country.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Seasoning Plant Operator
Location: Lagos
Salary: N80,000 - N120,000 / month
Deadline: 16th December, 2025.
2.) Flour Mixer
Location: Lagos
Deadline: 16th December, 2025.
3.) Fryer Operator
Location: Lagos
Salary: N80,000 - N120,000 / month
Deadline: 16th December, 2025.
4.) Packaging Machine Operator
Location: Lagos
Salary: N80,000 - N120,000 / month
Deadline: 16th December, 2025.
5.) Mechanical Technician
Location: Lagos
Salary: N150,000 - N200,000 Monthly.
Deadline: 15th December, 2025.