Warehousing sits at the heart of Nigeria’s agricultural and export ecosystem, quietly driving the movement of goods from farms to factories, and eventually, to foreign markets. In a country blessed with vast arable land and a rich array of exportable produce, effective warehousing determines whether farmers earn fair value and whether exporters deliver consistent quality. Without proper storage systems, agricultural produce such as cocoa, cashew, soybeans, and sesame seeds can easily deteriorate, resulting in financial losses for everyone along the supply chain.
Efficient warehousing bridges this gap by providing safe, structured environments where goods can be cleaned, sorted, dried, and preserved under optimal conditions before being transported. In Nigeria, where many farmers and traders face challenges with post-harvest losses, the need for organized, quality-assured warehouses has grown significantly. These facilities are vital hubs that maintain quality, facilitate trade, and build confidence among international buyers.
Omas Commodities
At the forefront of this logistics transformation is Omas Commodities, a full-scale agri-business brand setting new standards for warehousing, sourcing, haulage, and export in Nigeria. With headquarters in Lagos and operational bases in Ondo and Ogun States, we have built a reputation for excellence through our integrated value chain approach, bridging the gap between local farmers and global markets.
We offer storage and provide strategic warehousing solutions tailored to agricultural exporters, cooperatives, and manufacturers. Our warehouses are designed to preserve quality across different commodities, ensuring proper ventilation, pest control, temperature management, and quality monitoring. By maintaining strict hygiene and grading standards, we safeguard the market value of every product stored within our facilities.
What truly sets us apart is our end-to-end logistics model. We connect farmers directly to buyers through a seamless process that integrates warehousing, transportation, and export services. This means that from the moment commodities are delivered to an Omas warehouse, they are handled with precision, from weighing and packaging to documentation and shipment coordination. The result is a reliable, transparent system that boosts farmer income, improves traceability, and strengthens Nigeria’s agricultural export reputation.
What Our Warehouses Store
The strength of Omas Commodities lies not only in its infrastructure but also in its diverse commodity portfolio. Our warehouses handle a variety of agricultural products central to Nigeria’s export market. These include cocoa, cashew nuts, soybeans, sesame seeds, and other high-value crops sourced directly from farmers and cooperatives across producing regions.
Cocoa, one of Nigeria’s top exports, requires specific temperature and humidity control to maintain its aroma and quality. We ensure this through structured ventilation and moisture monitoring systems, preventing mold and contamination. For cashew nuts, which are highly sensitive to storage conditions, our warehouses provide dry, pest-free environments that maintain nut integrity for both local processing and export. Similarly, commodities like soybeans and sesame seeds are stored in well-aerated spaces with strict quality supervision to avoid spoilage and infestation.
Beyond preservation, we also manage grading, cleaning, and packaging to ensure products meet international standards. Every batch that enters our warehouses undergoes careful inspection, classification, and documentation, making it easier for exporters to trace quality from source to shipment. This focus on traceability is what gives our clients a competitive edge in the global market, where buyers increasingly demand transparency and consistency.
By maintaining such rigorous standards, we not only help farmers reduce post-harvest losses but also add value to Nigeria’s reputation as a reliable exporter of premium-quality agricultural goods.
Storage Systems and Quality Control at Omas Commodities
One of the defining features of our warehousing operations is our commitment to smart storage and strict quality control. We recognise that agricultural products, especially export crops like cocoa, cashew, and sesame, are extremely sensitive to environmental conditions. To preserve quality, we use temperature-regulated storage, proper ventilation systems, and routine pest control to ensure that commodities remain fresh, uncontaminated, and market-ready.
Our warehouses are structured to allow adequate airflow, preventing mold and spoilage that can arise from humidity or poor stacking. This is particularly critical for cocoa beans, which can lose their flavor and grade if stored improperly. In addition, we employ regular fumigation schedules and moisture monitoring, keeping the environment safe for long-term storage without compromising product quality.
Through these measures, we ensure that every ton of produce leaving our warehouses meets international quality standards, clean, graded, traceable, and ready for export.
Contact Us
◾Phone: +234 808 000 0224
◾Email: [email protected]
◾Head Office:
29, Ondo Road, Beside Onward House, Akure, Ondo State
◾International Office:
Elephant Hill Drive, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
◾Warehouse 1:
135, Ojota Road, Opa Quarters, Idanre, Ondo State
◾Warehouse 2:
Melegun/Olowotedo Camp. Opposite New Makun City Estate, Lagos/Ibadan expressway, Ogun State.
By choosing Omas Commodities, you’re not just selecting a logistics provider but you’re partnering with a company committed to excellence, transparency, and growth in Nigeria’s agriculture sector.
AFEX Commodities Exchange
AFEX operates one of the largest private warehousing networks in Nigeria, providing a model for structured commodity trading. With over 200 accredited warehouses across major producing regions, AFEX ensures standardized storage for grains, legumes, and other agricultural produce. Through its Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), farmers can deposit commodities, receive electronic receipts, and use them as collateral for credit or trade on AFEX’s exchange platform. This system not only reduces post-harvest losses but also improves farmer access to finance and stabilizes commodity prices. AFEX’s model represents a critical bridge between storage, market access, and financial inclusion in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.
MDS Logistics
MDS Logistics stands out for its extensive distribution and warehousing infrastructure, with over 23 strategically located facilities nationwide. The company provides end-to-end logistics solutions, from inbound transportation and storage to outbound delivery, serving both agro and fast-moving consumer goods sectors. MDS implements international Good Warehouse Practice (GWP) standards, ensuring product safety, traceability, and efficient inventory management. Its large-scale capacity and nationwide reach make it a major player in linking rural production zones with urban markets, supporting agro-processors, and improving supply chain efficiency across Nigeria.
ColdHubs and Cold Chain Innovators
ColdHubs revolutionized agricultural storage in Nigeria with its solar-powered walk-in cold rooms, located at farm clusters, markets, and trading points. Designed to preserve perishable produce such as fruits, vegetables, and fish, these units help smallholder farmers reduce spoilage and extend shelf life by several days or weeks. Farmers pay a flexible daily storage fee, making the system accessible and sustainable. Other cold chain innovators are expanding on this model, providing portable cooling units and temperature-controlled logistics to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural cold chain. Together, these initiatives are critical for minimizing post-harvest losses, enhancing food security, and empowering small-scale producers.
MMA2/Cold Storage Hubs
At Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) and other major airports, cold storage hubs have become key to supporting Nigeria’s export logistics. These facilities offer airside, temperature-controlled warehouses for storing perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, and flowers before international shipment. The cold storage systems maintain product integrity and meet international export standards, ensuring Nigerian produce arrives fresh in destination markets. As demand for agro-export grows, these hubs play an increasingly vital role in boosting Nigeria’s export competitiveness and reducing losses from temperature-sensitive supply chains.
Dangote Warehousing
Dangote’s warehouses are strategically located near production plants, ports, and major highways, allowing for smooth transport and export coordination. Their size and automation capabilities make them ideal for managing large-scale commodity volumes, something most traditional warehouse operators struggle with.
The group’s focus on maintaining standardized storage conditions, robust security, and efficient inventory turnover has set a benchmark for large-capacity warehousing in Nigeria. Their model shows how strong logistics planning and infrastructure can reduce post-harvest losses, optimize supply chains, and maintain quality even at massive scale.
Conclusion
As Nigeria strengthens its position in global agricultural trade, the future of warehousing lies in technology-driven, Sustainability is key, from reducing post-harvest losses to using eco-friendly materials and solar-powered storage. The collaboration between private firms, government bodies, and farmer cooperatives will shape a stronger logistics infrastructure that can support national food security and export competitiveness.
At Omas Commodities, we exemplify what’s possible when warehousing goes beyond storage, integrating quality control, logistics, and trade facilitation into one efficient system. By combining modern technology with deep agricultural expertise, Omas is setting a benchmark for what smart, sustainable warehousing in Nigeria should look like.