Glovo names Reni Onafeko to lead Nigeria expansion into four cities
The handover comes as Glovo says Nigeria was its fastest-growing market worldwide in 2025, while Onafeko takes on the next phase of growth.
Condia
TechCabal
Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
How the outlets covered it
Reni Onafeko is taking over leadership of Glovo Nigeria from Lamide Akinola, who is leaving after three years. The company says Nigeria was its fastest-growing market worldwide in 2025, and Onafeko’s next phase includes expansion into four cities.
The handover follows rapid growth under Akinola. Glovo says its Nigeria business reached $80 million during her tenure, with gross merchandise value up 76% year on year. The takes frame that growth as the context for the leadership change; the four-city expansion is the clearest detail about Onafeko’s priorities.
Condia, the earliest outlet, gives the transition details and growth figures. TechCabal has Akinola’s account of building the $80 million operation. Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business explains Onafeko’s background and her expansion priorities.
Coverage
Glovo Nigeria's managing director steps down after three years
Condia· 6 Oct 2026Lamide Akinola, Glovo Nigeria's managing director, moves on after a three-year tenure.
Reni Onafeko named Glovo Nigeria’s new managing director
TechCabal· 6 Oct 2026Her appointment comes as Glovo continues to expand in Nigeria, which it says closed 2025 as its fastest-growing market globally.
Reni Onafeko succeeds Lamide Akinola as Glovo Nigeria Country Director - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business· 7 Oct 2026Global on-demand delivery platform Glovo has appointed Reni Onafeko as its new Country Managing Director for Nigeria. Onafeko succeeds Lamide Akinola, who recently announced her departure on LinkedIn
