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MEET CHRIS
Ijeh Chris is the founder and CEO of Smyle Ice Cream, a proudly Nigerian brand he started in 2008 with just $2,500 and one staff member. Today, Smyle has grown into a popular ice cream company in Lagos, with over 80 employees and a strong local presence. With over 20 years in the food industry, Chris is passionate about creating jobs, spreading joy through great products, and building a business that makes people smile.
He’s also a lifelong learner, with studies at the University of Lagos, Harvard Business School Online, and Lagos Business School. Before Smyle, he worked with Just Food Ltd., helping restaurants and fast food chains set up their own ice cream services..
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History
FCI Smyle International Limited was born from a bold vision: to craft world-class ice cream for Nigeria and beyond. By blending the finest locally sourced and imported ingredients, we have built a brand that ice cream lovers can’t resist. In 2010, we didn’t just enter the scene — we dominated it. Smyle Ice Cream swept the taste sampling contests at a major NAFDAC exhibition, beating top competitors and capturing hearts.
By 2018, our commitment to quality earned us official certification from SON/MANCAP. Backed by a team of expert food technologists and marketing pros, we’ve built a distribution network that spans nearly 200 outlets nationwide — and growing. Wherever you are in Nigeria, there’s a good chance Smyle is right around the corner. Today, with a dedicated crew of 50 passionate employees and headquarters in Lagos, we’re on a mission to make Smyle Ice Cream a household name and the #1 choice in Nigeria’s dessert scene. We don’t just serve ice cream — we serve joy, one scoop at a time.