The Federal Government has officially commissioned Orbit Galvanising Steel Industries Limited and Orbit Fabrication Works Limited in Lagos.
EpeIsights reports that the inauguration was led by the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu who described the development as a milestone for Nigeria’s steel and fabrication industry.
Speaking at the event, the Minister commended the African Industries Group (AIG) for its continued investments in the country’s steel infrastructure.
“This facility is a pioneering effort by AIG in the galvanising sub-sector, and a clear testament to their commitment to backward integration and local manufacturing,” Audu said.
“With a production capacity of 50,000 metric tons of fabricated towers annually, this plant strengthens our ability to meet both domestic and regional demand, especially within the ECOWAS market.”
The Minister emphasized the alignment of this project with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting its potential to create jobs, reduce import dependence, and contribute to economic sustainability.
Currently employing 350 Nigerians, the facility is expected to help conserve foreign exchange by reducing the need for imported tower components.
Audu also encouraged both public and private sector players to prioritize the use of locally produced tower materials, noting that Nigeria now has the capacity to meet international standards.
Representing AIG Chairman Rajah Gupta, one of the group’s directors reaffirmed the company’s longstanding presence and vision for Nigeria.
He noted that AIG, which has operated in Nigeria for over five decades, has invested more than $600 million in the steel and mining sectors.
“We’re now producing iron and steel from locally sourced iron ore, and soon we’ll begin exporting Basic Raw Iron (BRI) to international markets,” the AIG director stated.
“This marks a major step toward positioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global steel industry.”
This project underscores the Nigerian government’s broader commitment to revitalizing the steel sector and encouraging industrial self-reliance.
It also serves as a call to action for other investors to contribute to the country’s evolving manufacturing ecosystem.
