‘This journey is God’s doing’: Moi family dedicates multimillion-dollar Navua home

“This home, this moment, and this journey are all His doing.”

These were the powerful words of Maria Moi as she stood alongside her husband, multimillionaire businessman and pastor Reverend Peni Moi, to celebrate the housewarming of their landmark multimillion-dollar residence on their Navua property.

Reverend Peni Moi also serves as a senior pastor of the All Nations Christian Fellowship (ANCF) church in the Serua district.

In an evening filled with gratitude on Friday, the Moi family made one thing clear: God is the sole source and pillar of strength behind their sprawling $20 million enterprise, Ben’s Trading Limited.

Maria Moi delivers her address alongside her husband, Reverend Peni Moi, and their children.

Addressing a gathering of spiritual mentors, business partners, workers, relatives, church and family members, Mrs Moi said their success was not a product of luck, but of “mustard seed” faith nurtured through divine grace.

“Tonight would not have been possible without His grace, His mercy, and His unfailing love,” she said.

“We truly believe that it is by faith that God makes all things possible. Without Him, we would not be standing here today.”

Her recorded speech was widely shared on social media, with netizens commenting on the inspirational story behind the Moi family’s “mustard seed faith” journey from humble beginnings to a multimillion-dollar empire.

The couple paid emotional tribute to the late Ratu Anare Silibau Somumu and Mrs Ateca Moi, crediting them with laying the foundations of a journey that has since made Peni Moi the nation’s largest dalo exporter.

Mrs Moi acknowledged ANCF General Superintendent Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca and his wife, Asilika, for being the family’s spiritual mentors, and thanked the church community for coming together to bless their home.

Multimillionaire businessman and pastor Reverend Peni Moi (right).

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The man behind the enterprise

While Rev Moi is now a successful exporter, his rise was shaped by decades of tireless sacrifice and unwavering work ethic.

Mrs Moi shared about the sacrifices her husband endured to build a legacy for future generations.

“For decades, I have witnessed Peni devote himself wholeheartedly to his work, just as he has devoted himself to God. There were many long days, late nights and missed family moments, all in the hope of building something not just for today, but for generations to come.

“To witness this moment is a blessing, and I am deeply grateful for the man, the leader and the servant of God that he is.”

Despite his status as a multibillionaire, Rev Moi is known across the Navua and Deuba corridor as a humble, straightforward man.

In an earlier report, Rev Moi shared his business philosophy, which he believes are the keys to success: trust in God, hard work, humility, and upholding business integrity as an iTaukei businessman.

All Nations Christian Fellowship General Superintendent Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca dedicates the Moi's Residence in Navua.

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Valuing the roots of success

The celebration extended beyond the family to recognise the hundreds of people who keep Ben’s Trading Ltd operating.

The Moi family acknowledged everyone from office staff, labourers peeling root crops, maintenance workers and mechanics, to bakery staff, drivers, cleaners, and their diverse workforce of Bangladeshi and Ghanaian employees. They also paid tribute to those who had served the company and extended family members who have since passed away.

“We see you and we value you deeply. Each one of you plays a vital role in ensuring that we continue to deliver quality products to customers across Fiji, the Pacific and the world,” Mrs Moi said.

They also thanked their business partners and agents for providing a competitive and supportive market environment, and acknowledged farmers, including those in the most remote parts of Fiji, who supply the dalo that drives their export success.

The Moi family further thanked the Government for supporting indigenous enterprises, saying that such partnerships enable indigenous businesses to contribute meaningfully to the national economy.

As the Moi family mansion was officially dedicated, the family hopes that the home would stand as a living testimony of what is possible through obedience and perseverance.

“May this home stand not merely as a symbol of success,” Mrs Moi said, “but as a reminder that when God is placed at the centre of all that we do, even the smallest seed of faith can grow into something far greater than we could ever imagine.”