Indian billionaire and African Industries Group (AIG) Chairman Raj Gupta has secured 500 hectares of land in Nigeria’s Niger State to build what could become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar-powered steel manufacturing facility, in a significant investment in the country’s industrial and renewable energy sectors.
The land was allocated to Abuja Steel Mills Limited, an AIG subsidiary, for the development of an integrated steel manufacturing complex, a dedicated utility-scale solar power plant and a new industrial park.
The project is designed to reduce manufacturers’ dependence on Nigeria’s unreliable electricity grid while supporting cleaner industrial production.
The land was allocated to Abuja Steel Mills Limited, an AIG subsidiary, for the development of an integrated steel manufacturing complex, a dedicated utility-scale solar power plant and a new industrial park.
The project is designed to reduce manufacturers’ dependence on Nigeria’s unreliable electricity grid while supporting cleaner industrial production.
Gupta described the allocation as a milestone, saying the proposed solar installation could become the largest in Nigeria and potentially the biggest dedicated to powering a steel plant anywhere in West Africa or sub-Saharan Africa.
Founded over five decades ago, African Industries Group has grown into one of Nigeria’s largest industrial groups, operating more than 30 manufacturing plants across steel, mining, chemicals, glass and real estate.
Credit: Africa Interviews
Founded over five decades ago, African Industries Group has grown into one of Nigeria’s largest industrial groups, operating more than 30 manufacturing plants across steel, mining, chemicals, glass and real estate.
Credit: Africa Interviews
