Get Guardian on GoogleIn a landmark development for industrial growth, economic transformation and private-sector investment in Imo State, Marvico Group has officially commissioned its massive Multi-Production Industrial Complex in Obazu-Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, marking a significant milestone in the state’s journey towards sustainable industrialisation and economic prosperity.
Occupying over 360 plots of land, the facility is designed to integrate multiple production and manufacturing operations, spanning agriculture, food processing, household products and other industrial ventures.The commissioning ceremony attracted an impressive gathering of government officials, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business executives, community stakeholders and distinguished personalities from across the country.
Governor of Imo State and Special Guest of Honour, Hope Uzodimma, was ably represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Industries, Barr. Jerry Egbemba.
The occasion was chaired by former Governor of Imo State, Chief Dr. Ikedi Ohakim.
The Royal Father of the Day was Ezi-Ihe of Ezinihitte Mbieri and Eze of Obazu-Mbieri Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Nze Francis Elendu Agunwah, while the Spiritual Fathers of the Day were: Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri and Bishop of Okigwe South Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. David O. C Onuoha; Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Owerri, His Lordship, Rt. Rev’d Chukwuma Oparah, (Ph.D) and Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ohaji/Egbema, His Lordship, Rt. Rev’d Chidi Collins Oparaojiaku, (Ph.D).
Other distinguished guests included the Honourable member representing Mbaitoli State Constituency, Hon. Ikpamzie, representatives of the Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment; the Director-General of the Imo State Investment Promotion Agency (ISIPA), Prof. Jude Nzeako; Chief Barr. Rex C. Anunobi; Administrative Head of the Host Community, Prof. Chinedu Asinu-Anosike and Chairman, Commissioning Planning Committee, Engr. Dr. High Chief Ihukwu Azu Azuike.
Addressing the gathering, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Marvico Group, Chief Udu Nnamdi Iroegbu, shared the inspiring story behind the company’s growth and the vision that gave birth to the industrial complex.According to him, Marvico Foods began during the COVID-19 lockdown as a modest community-oriented initiative conceived by him and his wife, Executive Director of Marvico Group, Lady Chikaodili Iroegbu.
He noted that what started as a small family-driven enterprise steadily evolved into a diversified business group with expanding operations, manufacturing capabilities and an ambitious commitment to indigenous industrial development.Chief Iroegbu expressed profound appreciation to the former Governor of Imo State, Chief Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, whose encouragement and inspiring counsel played a significant role in strengthening his resolve to establish the facility in his home state.
Chairman of the Occasion, former Governor Chief Dr. Ikedi Ohakim commended the leadership of Marvico Group for demonstrating confidence in Imo State through such a significant private-sector investment.He described the project as an inspiring example of what individuals and businesses can accomplish when they channel their resources, experience and entrepreneurial capacity towards the development of their homeland.
He particularly challenged Imo indigenes with the financial capacity to emulate the Marvico initiative by investing in the state and contributing meaningfully to its economic growth.
“I consider this a challenge to all Imo citizens of means, that they must invest in their home,” he said.The newly commissioned Marvico Industrial Complex is conceived as an integrated manufacturing and processing hub with diverse production capabilities.
The facility is also positioned to provide Business-to-Business (B2B) manufacturing and processing support to other companies, further expanding its contribution to the regional industrial ecosystem.Another major highlight of the Group’s expansion is the establishment of Marvico Stores, its dedicated retail outlet created to showcase and distribute products manufactured under the Marvico brand.
Marvico Group is an indigenous Nigerian business conglomerate with diversified interests in food and agricultural processing, manufacturing, chemicals and allied products, and retail.
With operations in Ibafo, Lagos State, and its expansive industrial complex in Obazu-Mbieri, Imo State, the Group is committed to indigenous manufacturing, sustainable enterprise, employment generation, agricultural development and the production of quality consumer goods.
