SUCCESS STORIES
Sector
Special Agro-Processing Zone with Integrated Support for Pharmaceuticals and Light
Manufacturing
Investment Size
USD $400 million investment by ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a pan-African
leader in industrial ecosystem development under a Public-Private Partnership with the Ogun
State Government.
Strategic Impact
This landmark project establishes the Remo Industrial Cluster (IPRFZ) as a world-class industrial
hub, integrating agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, and light manufacturing. It will create over
100,000 direct and indirect jobs, link local farmers and cooperatives to high-value markets, and
position Ogun State as a major export gateway to West Africa and beyond.
OgunInvest Role
Investment Facilitation
- Facilitation of the initial 2,000 hectares within the Remo Economic Development Cluster
- Provided initial scoping, groundwork, and site selection assistance to ease entry into Ogun State
Investment Advisory
- Linked ARISE IIP to cooperatives and farmer groups to ensure sustainable raw material sourcing
Manufacturing
Investment Size
USD $5 million investment by Lafarge Africa Plc, a member of the Holcim Group and one of Nigeria’s oldest and most trusted building materials companies, expanding its industrial footprint in Ogun State.
Strategic Impact
Through the establishment of a Heavy-Duty Truck Maintenance Hub in Ewekoro, Lafarge is boosting logistics efficiency, reducing turnaround time for cement and raw material deliveries, and creating new jobs in mechanical services, facility operations, and supply chain support. This expansion reinforces Ogun State’s reputation as the industrial heartland of Nigeria.
OgunInvest Role
Investment Facilitation
- Facilitated the processing of land title documents in two locations within the State
- Facilitated the issuance of permits for the construction of a new Heavy-Duty Truck Maintenance Hub
Sector
Agro-Industrial | Fertilizer Manufacturing
Investment Size
Over USD $13 million investment by OCP Africa, a global leader in phosphate-based fertilizers
and agricultural development, establishing a fully operational Fertilizer Blending Plant in Ogun
State.
Strategic Impact
The project strengthens Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and food security through
customized fertilizer solutions, soil testing, and precision farming support. It enhances domestic
production capacity, reduces reliance on imports, and creates jobs across production,
logistics, and agronomy, while empowering farmers with modern, data-driven agricultural
tools.
OgunInvest Role
Investment Facilitation
- Facilitated the allocation of 7 hectares within the Flowergate Industrial Scheme
- Facilitated the issuance of construction permits for its flagship factory
- Provided support in obtaining relevant regulatory permits
Sector: Agro-Allied Chemical Manufacturing
Investment Size
USD $15 million investment by Unikem Group, an established regional leader in agro-allied
chemical production, to build a modern Ethanol and Allied Products Manufacturing Facility in
Ogun State.
Strategic Impact
This project deepens Nigeria’s agro-processing capacity by transforming agricultural raw
materials into industrial inputs for the food, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors. It strengthens
local production, reduces reliance on imports, and creates direct and indirect jobs across
engineering, logistics, and operations, reinforcing Ogun State’s position as a leading industrial
hub in West Africa.
OgunInvest Role
Investment Facilitation
- Facilitated allocation of 22.09 hectares of prime industrial land along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway
- Facilitated the issuance of land title documents
- Assisted in securing critical project permits, including construction and fencing permits
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