The city of Lagos witnessed a remarkable milestone in Nigeria’s retail landscape as Sinomart International Limited launches its flagship Sinomart Super Store at The Palms Shopping Mall, on Victoria Island on a space of 6,500 square meter.
The grand opening attracted dignitaries, government officials, traditional leaders, business executives, and shoppers who gathered to celebrate the arrival of a new shopping destination designed to compete and redefine consumer experience in the country.
Speaking at the launch event, Sky Chunming Huang, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sinomart International Limited, expressed excitement about the brand’s entry into the Nigerian retail market.
“Sinomart Super Store is more than just a supermarket — it represents our vision to bring global retail standards closer to Nigerian consumers,” Huang said. “We are committed to offering an exceptional shopping experience defined by quality, variety, affordability, and convenience. Nigeria’s retail sector continues to show great promise, and we are proud to be investing in its growth, starting here in Lagos.”
While congratulating Sino International on the investment, Shobayo who represented Onigbanjo Babatunde Thanni Mohommed, permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Lagos State encouraged Sino to also display Nigerian products on their shelves. According to him, this will assist to boost the local economy and create jobs.
He attributed the establishment of Sinomart Super Store to ease of doing business reform initiative of Lagos State government. He said Lagos is committed to creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
The historic opening was graced by royal representatives from the host communities — the Oniru Kingdom and the Ikate Elegushi Kingdom of Lagos State. Representing His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, were Olalekan Bakare, the Aro Oba Elegushi, and Chief Salisu Elegushi, the Olowa of Ikate Kingdom.
Delivering the monarch’s goodwill message, Bakare commended Sinomart for its confidence in Lagos as a destination for business and investment.
“On behalf of His Royal Majesty, the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, we warmly welcome Sinomart to our community,” Bakare said. “This development reinforces the global reputation of Lagos as the hub of commerce and innovation. We urge the management to continue fostering local partnerships that benefit our people and strengthen community ties.”
In attendance also were representatives of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, including Olumide Oniru, the Olopon of Iru Kingdom, representing the Oniru-in-Council.
Speaking on behalf of the Oniru Kingdom, Chief Oniru congratulated the Sinomart team for choosing Victoria Island as its launch location. “We are proud to see Sinomart contributing to the ongoing transformation of the Oniru Kingdom into a world-class business and residential district. The Oniru-in-Council pledges continuous support for initiatives that promote trade, job creation, and sustainable urban growth.”
Both monarchs’ representatives expressed appreciation for Sinomart’s decision to establish its flagship outlet within the host communities of Oniru and Ikate Kingdoms, describing it as a significant contribution to the area’s commercial development and youth empowerment.
