Ogun Teams Up with Arise Group to Launch Africa’s Biggest Garment Factory

The Ogun State Government has taken a major step toward launching Africa’s largest garment factory, partnering with Arise Integrated Industrial Platform (IIP), a multinational company based in India.

A joint project implementation team has now been set up to prepare for the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 2025. The team’s job is to map out what needs to be done and when, ensuring smooth execution of this multi-billion-dollar project.

Speaking during a meeting with Arise IIP’s President, Mr. Gagan Gupta, and representatives of AFRIXEM Bank, Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed excitement about the huge economic impact the project would bring to Ogun and Nigeria.

The garment factory will be located at the Special Agro Processing Zone near Ogun’s airport city and is expected to:

Produce 4.4 million garments daily

Employ between 120,000 and 150,000 people (direct and indirect jobs)

Boost Nigeria’s cotton farming and textile industry

Governor Abiodun emphasized that the initiative would revive Nigeria’s textile glory and help regain its place as a major player in Africa’s garment production.

“This will breathe life into cotton farming in our state and across Nigeria. Ogun already grows some of the best cotton in the country, and with offtake agreements in place, farmers will now have guaranteed buyers,” he noted.

The $2.2 billion project is being made possible thanks to support from the Tinubu administration, which has created a more attractive environment for foreign investment.

Arise Group’s President, Mr. Gagan Gupta, said Nigeria has the potential to lead Africa in textile production and that the new factory would serve both local and international markets.

“We believe Nigeria can become a global textile hub. With the right infrastructure and strong government support like we’ve seen in Ogun, this dream is achievable,” he said.

The project will not only create jobs and boost exports but also help reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported garments. It’s a big win for industrial growth, agriculture, and economic empowerment in the region.