The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with India-based multinational Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, has inaugurated a project implementation team to kick-start the development of what is set to become Africa’s largest garment production facility, valued at $2 billion.
The team will define key milestones and a timeline in preparation for the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 2025. The project will be sited at the Special Agro Processing Zone in Ogun State’s airport city, and is expected to catalyze a revival of Nigeria’s once-flourishing textile and garment industry.
Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, while hosting the Arise delegation and representatives from AFRIXEM Bank, emphasized the transformative economic potential of the mega project. He revealed that the facility would produce 4.4 million garments daily, process up to 350,000 tons of cotton annually, and generate employment for between 120,000 and 150,000 people, directly and indirectly.
“What excites me the most is how this project will resuscitate cotton farming in Nigeria. Ogun State grows the highest quality cotton in the country, and this initiative will reconnect our farmers with industrial-scale opportunities,” the governor said, adding that offtake agreements will be signed with local cotton growers to ensure stable supply chains and guaranteed income for farmers.
Governor Abiodun praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering an investment-friendly environment that attracted such significant funding. “We are looking at a $2 billion commitment. This will make Ogun State not just Nigeria’s, but Africa’s garment manufacturing hub,” he said.
Arise Group Eyes Global Market from Nigeria
Mr. Gagan Gupta, President of Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, reaffirmed the group’s dedication to building a world-class textile and garment facility that will serve both domestic and international markets. “Nigeria has the potential to be Africa’s textile capital. With this project, we aim to reignite cotton production and unlock export potential,” he stated.
Raja Rajaburu, CEO of ATMS (Arise Textile Manufacturing Solutions), disclosed that the company plans to invest up to $2.25 billion, employing around 120,000 direct laborers, with indirect employment reaching more than 300,000.
Meanwhile, Arvind Mathor, CEO of Textiles at Arise, emphasized the strategic importance of the location and market potential. “The business environment is excellent. We see major opportunities in both local consumption and ECOWAS exports. Ogun State is the right place for this landmark investment,” he said.
Once operational, the garment factory is expected to restore Nigeria’s leadership in textile production, reduce import dependency, and spur industrial growth through backward integration in cotton farming and forward linkage to global markets.
