The Ogun garment factory project, a strategic investment opportunity between the Ogun State Government and the Arise Integrated Industrial Platform (IIP), an India-based multinational company, has formed a joint project implementation team for the takeoff of the biggest garment production company in Nigeria.
The team is expected to identify key milestones and timelines, preparing for the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September this year — a significant step toward positioning Ogun State as a prime destination for anchor investors in the textile and garment manufacturing sector.
Speaking when he received a delegation from the Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, led by its President, Mr. Gagan Gupta, alongside representatives of AFRIXEM Bank, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, emphasized the transformative economic impact the project will have on Ogun State and Nigeria at large.
According to Prince Abiodun, with the capacity to produce 100 tons per hour, 1,000 tons per day, 40,000 tons per month, and about 350,000 tons per year, the factory is expected to churn out about 4.4 million garments daily and employ between 120,000 to 150,000 direct and indirect laborers, offering unparalleled investment returns and job creation prospects.
He stated: "This project will resuscitate cotton farming and the textile value chain in Nigeria, delivering strong ripple effects on the local and national economy.
"Ogun State, as the leading grower of high-quality cotton in Nigeria, has dedicated 10 hectares initially for cotton cultivation and boasts an active growers association ready to support the project.
"We anticipate the establishment of off-take agreements with farmers, ensuring supply chain stability and integrated ownership across the value chain."
Prince Abiodun lamented Nigeria’s lost position as a textile powerhouse in Africa, highlighting this project’s potential to restore the country’s leadership in garment manufacturing.
The $2 billion investment, anchored at the Special Agro Processing Zone at Airport City, is set to transform Ogun State into a leading garment hub in Africa, making it a focal point for anchor investors seeking to capitalize on the continent’s booming textile sector.
He further appreciated the enabling environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which has attracted major investments like that of Gagan Gupta and partners.
Gagan Gupta, President of Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, reiterated the company’s commitment to establishing a world-class textile manufacturing base in Nigeria, designed to meet both local demand and export potential.
He emphasized Nigeria’s potential as Africa’s textile hub, and despite recent declines in local cotton production, the new factory will incentivize farmers and boost the entire industry.
Raja Rajaburu, CEO of ATMS, expressed enthusiasm for investing close to $2.25 billion in garment production in Ogun State, promising direct employment for 120,000 workers and even larger indirect job creation, encouraged by the state’s infrastructure and governance support.
Arvind Mathor, CEO of Textiles at Arise IIP, highlighted the industrial park’s strategic importance for domestic consumption and regional exports, especially within ECOWAS.
He praised the excellent business environment and government facilitation, which make Ogun State an attractive destination for anchor investment and industrial growth.
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