Steel conglomerate’s investment in Ogun hits $500m, to employ 5,000 workers

The investment drive and economic development plans of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration in Ogun State has received a boost as African Industries Group is set to invest over $500m into the state economy.

The chairman of the group, Mr Raj Gupta made this known at the weekend in an interview with newsmen shortly after a meeting with the governor, at his Oke Mosan Office, Abeokuta.

He said that the company, which deals mainly in steel and aluminum, is interested in growing its business in the state.

Gupta, who further noted that the company currently has over 5,000 employees on its payroll, added that he was impressed with the level of infrastructural development embarked upon by the present administration in Ogun.

“We have many industries in the state and we are here to see how we can grow our investment further. We are employing 5,000 people in the state, and our group investment in Ogun State far exceeds $500 million.

“I have to say I was very impressed so far with what we have seen as progress made by the present administration, our business is in the area of steel and aluminum,” he submitted.