SAMSTAR AGRO LIMITED

Empowering Communities with Homegrown Cassava Solutions

Samstar Agro Limited (Samstar), a sister company of Samstar Nigeria Limited (SNL), was incorporated in 2022 and established to engage in integrated agro-allied services including processing of food. Located in Ogun State, Samstar started operating a 30MT per day high-quality cassava starch line.

Having acquired farmlands near our processing plant, Samstar have formed a reputable farm team to ensure higher yields per hectare with availability of sufficient cassava tubers all year. Moving forward, we will look to increase our farm size to well over 2,000 hectares over the next few years.

Samstar have been building a loyal customer base among many of the multinational companies in Nigeria who all see the value of using locally produced cassava starch as opposed to imported corn starch.

Farm = Food = Future

We are lifting a new generation of smallholder farmers out of poverty.
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WHY WE EXIST

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the leading cassava processor in Nigeria, known for our commitment to excellence in product quality, unmatched supply chain control, and exceptional customer service. We will leverage our expertise in cassava processing to become a driving force in the fight against ‘hidden hunger’ and assist in development of this industry in Nigeria, creating economic opportunities in cassava exports and contributing to the growth and prosperity of farming communities in West Africa.

WHAT DRIVES US

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality cassava products that meet the diverse needs of our customers while supporting sustainable and responsible farming practices. We strive to exceed expectations with exceptional service, innovation, and continuous improvements.

Our Management

VINOD D GANGLANI

DIRECTOR

An experienced individual who was born in Nigeria and started his entrepreneurial career from Kano in 1987. Vinod brings a wealth of experience as former Group Managing Director of Purechem Manufacturing Limited & Purechem Industries Limited, two companies he headed for 22 years and grew them into leaders in their respective fields of operation with his meticulous attention to details and his deep-rooted connections in Nigeria.

Under Vinod’s guidance, we are confident in our ability to navigate the complexities of the agribusiness sector and achieve new heights of success.

TARUN V GANGLANI

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Tarun, the Managing Director of Samstar Agro Limited, has accumulated leadership and strategic thinking acumen from his professional careers in Miami (USA) where he also graduated from the University of Miami with a major in Entrepreneurship and minor in Business Technology.

During his USA career, Tarun collaborated closely with C-level executives of Fortune 2000 companies, learning to navigate a rapidly evolving technological landscape and deliver impactful solutions. He learnt to foster relationships with his keen listening and his dedication to deliver exceptional service.

With his expertise and vision, Tarun has recognised that the agribusiness sector is the future for Nigeria.

RAVI YANAGUDDA LAXMI NARAYANA

DIRECTOR

Ravi is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and ICWA professional. He has worked closely with Vinod since 1993, and was the Managing Director of Purechem Manufacturing Limited, playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth including exports to West Africa under the ECOWAS Trade Liberisation Scheme.

With his rich financial background and in-depth understanding of the Nigerian industrial landscape, Ravi’s experience is necessary in shaping the success of Samstar.

ABIODUN OGUNSEGHA

HR COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISOR

Abiodun is an experienced HR and labour relations professional with over two decades in leadership roles. From 1996 to 2015, he served as General Secretary for the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions and later for the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Matters in Lagos. From 2016 to 2023, he led personnel and administration at Purechem Industries Limited.

Currently, he is HR Community Relations Advisor for Samstar. Abiodun holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Lagos and a master’s in Management from Ogun State University.

AWAIYE ISMAIL AKINWALE

COMMUNITY RELATIONS LIAISON PERSONNEL

Awaiye Ismail Akinwale is an information and communications consultant and business development manager with over 20 years in sales, repairs, maintenance, and network design. Known for resilience, tenacity, and strong leadership, he holds an Upper Credit in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Polytechnic Ibadan and is a Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) and skilled in Microsoft Office.

Akinwale has a keen analytical approach and excels in team environments. His career includes roles as Workshop Engineer and Head of Workshop before becoming Managing Director at Smiles Technologies in 2004, where he provides consulting services and drives business growth.