The Candel FZE info@candelcorp.com  ·  Lekki Free-Trade Zone, Lagos, Nigeria
About Candel

Three Decades Growing West Africa's Harvest

Our story

Incorporated 1992, Lagos, Nigeria

The Candel FZE (RCI 0372) develops, produces, markets and distributes agrochemicals and fertilizers across West Africa.

Over three decades we have dedicated our resources to improving agricultural productivity and the quality of life of Africans who depend on the land.

Our Free-Trade Zone facility houses production, quality control and logistics under one roof, serving farmers and distributors across the region.

Our vision
To improve the quality of life of Africans by dedicating our resources to agricultural productivity.
Our values

What We Stand For

Quality

Every product manufactured to international standard and verified in our on-site laboratory before it leaves our facility.

Reliability

Consistent product availability and on-time delivery, season after season, wherever you are in West Africa.

Impact

Raising yields and improving the livelihoods of African farming communities, one season at a time.

Leadership

Meet the Team

Charles Anudu

Chief Executive Officer

Leads Candel's strategic direction and growth across West African markets.

Harry Ikechukwu Nnoli

Group Managing Director

Harry Ikechukwu Nnoli brings over 30 years of executive experience in marketing, sales, and business management across agribusiness, banking, telecoms, and FMCGs. Before his appointment as Group Managing Director, he served as General Manager, Sales and Marketing for The Candel Group. He has held senior roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Promasidor, Airtel, Access Bank, and Transaction Payment Solutions. He holds a B.Pharm from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and an MBA, and is a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and the Institute of Management Consultants.

Musa Sunday Dona

General Manager, Sales

Musa Sunday Dona is a seasoned sales leader with over 15 years of experience in FMCG and agrochemicals. As General Manager, Sales at Candel Group, he oversees nationwide sales operations with a focus on market expansion, product innovation, and team development. He has previously served as National Sales Manager, Regional Manager (Ghana), and Regional Manager, Northwest within Candel, and held earlier roles at Nasco Group and Nigerian Bottling Company (Coca-Cola). He holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics and an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and is a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM).

Nwanneka Justin, FCA

General Manager, Finance

Nwanneka Justin is an accomplished finance executive with over 10 years of Big-4 experience and more than 7 years leading the finance function of a manufacturing group. As General Manager, Finance for The Candel Group, she oversees financial reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, treasury, tax management, and trade finance across five companies. Her 13-year tenure at PwC Nigeria included managing complex multinational engagements, leading IFRS conversions, and driving internal control improvements. She holds a BSc in Finance from the University of Lagos and is an FCA, ACCA DipIFR holder, and Lagos Business School SMP alumna.