Chowdeck has cemented its position as a dominant force in Nigeria’s fast-growing food delivery market, capping off 2025 with a landmark performance that underscores both scale and execution.
The homegrown logistics and food delivery platform closed the year having processed over millions of orders, a milestone that reflects not just rapid user adoption but a deepening reliance on on-demand delivery across Nigeria’s major cities.
According to CEO Femi Aluko, Chowdeck delivered over 10 million orders in 2025 alone and surpassed 2.1 million registered users milestones that underscore a year of rapid growth and execution.
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Behind the record-breaking delivery numbers, Aluko noted, were millions of everyday human efforts; team members showing up daily, livelihoods being built, businesses scaling, and bold bets paying off across the ecosystem.
For vendors on the platform, 2025 marked a true year of scale. For the first time, three vendors consistently crossed N1 billion in monthly sales. Businesses that were once local favourites evolved into high-volume operations serving tens of thousands of customers and employing larger teams.
Recall that in June last year, Chowdeck acquired Mira to strengthen its role as a comprehensive technology partner for food and hospitality businesses in Africa, moving beyond just delivery services. Mira is a fast-growing provider of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that are tailored to the unique challenges of running food and hospitality businesses on the continent.
The acquisition of Mira and its integration as the operational backbone for vendors was a strategic move aimed at enabling merchants to scale sustainably alongside the platform.
Rider growth also translated directly into economic opportunity. Chowdeck doubled its rider network within the year, expanding from over 12,000 riders to more than 22,000. Beyond the figures, this growth represented increased financial independence and family support for thousands of Nigerians.
Operationally, the company hit new highs. In Q3 alone, Chowdeck delivered 2.63 million orders, becoming the largest marketplace in Nigeria by order volume. The company delivered more local orders than any other platform, while maintaining positive unit economics, a rare feat in the sector.
Notably, Chowdeck also emerged as the most downloaded food delivery app in Nigeria across both iOS and Android, reinforcing its position as the country’s leading platform in the category.
Speed and convenience remained central to its value proposition. In a single month, the platform processed N600 million in Quick Commerce orders, highlighting strong consumer demand for fast delivery. To support this, Chowdeck opened 16 dark stores during the year, bringing essential services even closer to customers.
Building on this momentum, the company began expanding beyond food delivery. With the launch of Bills and Events, Chowdeck signaled its transition into a SuperApp tailored to the modern Nigerian lifestyle.
Since its launch in October 2021, Chowdeck has evolved into a leading technology solutions provider for food and hospitality businesses across Africa. With more than 20,000 riders in 11 cities and a technology-driven logistics network that delivers orders in an average of 30 minutes, the platform offers users a seamless way to order meals, groceries, and essentials.
A key differentiator remains the company’s technology-first approach, utilizing smart algorithms to efficiently connect restaurants, riders, and customers in real time.
Chowdeck’s goal is to become the most reliable and trusted delivery and convenience platform on the continent. As it looks ahead, the company is focused on building on its 2025 success and pushing for even greater impact in 2026.