The Deputy Director-General of the Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (OgunInvest), Ms. Sola Arobieke, has expressed conviction that ongoing industrial expansion in the state is driven by the reforms and investor-friendly policies of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Penpushing reports that Arobieke made this known while speaking at the commissioning of the ₦1.3 billion Monolithic Refractory Plant of African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP), a subsidiary of the African Industries Group (AIG), in Ogijo.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment described the project as a milestone that reflects the synergy between government and the private sector.
“Under His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun State Government remains fully committed to supporting investors and manufacturers through sound policies, solid infrastructure, and meaningful partnerships,” she stated.
Penpushing further reports that Arobieke pointed out that the new facility, which is the first of its kind in Nigeria and West Africa, will serve multiple industries such as steel, cement, glass, aluminium, and food processing, helping Nigeria reduce its steel import bill and strengthen its manufacturing base.
The Deputy Director General added that OgunInvest continues to provide seamless facilitation and post-investment support to investors, making Ogun State one of the most industrially competitive environments in sub-Saharan Africa.
Penpushing also reports that Director of African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP) Mr. Don Terblanche, while welcoming guests to the commissioning, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deliver high-quality refractory products that will meet industrial demand across various Corporate
The Director, Corporate Affairs, African Industries Group, Mr. Taiwo Okeowo, in his remarks said the plant represents another demonstration of African Industries Group(AIG’s) longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s industrial advancement, noting that African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP) with a strong record of manufacturing excellence, remains dedicated to contributing to the economic growth of Ogun State and the nation.
Penpushing reports that also present at the event was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP), Mr. Arindam Gupta, alongside other senior directors of the company.
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