By Busola Bamidele
Ogun State has announced a landmark $2 billion partnership with Arise Integrated Industrial Platform (IIP), an India-based multinational, to establish what is projected to be the largest garment factory in Africa. The massive facility will be located in the state's Special Agro Processing Zone in the Airport City, positioning Ogun as a new hub for garment manufacturing on the continent.
Announced via the state government, the project is part of a broader push for industrial and economic transformation, with major implications for job creation, local enterprise growth, and Nigeria's textile revival.
A project implementation team has been inaugurated to work closely with the investors, identify key deliverables, and ensure a seamless lead-up to the groundbreaking event scheduled for September 2025.
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The garment facility is expected to produce 100 tons of garments per hour, amounting to roughly 4.4 million garments daily and over 350,000 tons annually. It is also set to generate between 120,000 to 150,000 jobs—both directly and indirectly—significantly empowering local workers, SMEs, and service providers in the state.
Beyond manufacturing, the project is expected to revive Nigeria's cotton farming ecosystem. Ogun State, already known for its high-quality cotton, has allocated an initial 10 hectares to boost local production. Plans are in motion to connect growers directly to the supply chain through organized associations and offtake agreements.
This development marks a major win for small businesses, especially those in agriculture, logistics, tailoring, packaging, and supply chain services, who stand to benefit from the new wave of industrial activity.
The state government also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating a business-friendly environment that made the investment possible, affirming that the project will help restore Nigeria's leadership in textile production across Africa.
