Ogun State is the industrial hub of Nigeria. It is dubbed the “Gateway State” and compared to New Jersey in the US because it is Nigeria’s industrial corridor. As such, Ogun State attracts investment in manufacturing within Nigeria.
There are more factories located in Ogun State outside Lagos than in all the remaining Nigerian states put together and combined. This is as a result of its location as a border state to Lagos and other states (Oyo, Osun, Benin) as well as its large and vacant land and investor oriented policies.
This report provides detailed information on manufacturing companies in Ogun State, arranged according to industry groups and location.
Ogun State at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Nickname | Gateway State |
| Capital | Abeokuta |
| Number of Manufacturing Firms (2026) | Over 6,000 |
| Major Industrial Clusters | Agbara, Ota, Sagamu, Mowe-Ibafo, Ewekoro |
| Key Industries | FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Steel/Metal, Agro-processing, Cement, Paper |
| Governor (2026) | Dapo Abiodun |
| Strategic Advantage | Proximity to Lagos, land availability, OPIC estates, Free Trade Zones |
Major Industrial Clusters in Ogun State
Getting familiar with the most important industrial areas of Ogun State is essential before perusing the report manufacturing companies in Ogun state..
Agbara Industrial Estate
Agbara is the largest private industrial area in Nigeria with over 200 factories and is the location of several multinational companies (e.g. Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Unilever, Lafarge) as well as the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone and the OPIC Industrial Estate.
Ota Industrial Corridor
Ota has a variety of manufacturing activities, from pharmaceutical to food and beverage to consumer goods.
Sagamu/Remo Zone
Activities in this zone are focused on logistics, agro-processing, services and manufacturing, and are served by the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Mowe-Ibafo Corridor
This corridor is focused on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and hosts several industrial and manufacturing activities.
Ewekoro
Known for cement manufacturing and steel production, Ewekoro is home to major industrial investments including the new Stellar Steel plant
List of Manufacturing Companies in Ogun State by Sector
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) & Food & Beverage
| Company Name | Location | Sector |
| Procter & Gamble | Agbara Industrial Estate | FMCG / Household Products |
| Nestlé Nigeria | Agbara Industrial Estate | Food & Beverage |
| Unilever Nigeria | Agbara Industrial Estate | FMCG |
| Lafarge Africa Plc | Agbara / Ewekoro | Cement |
| Beloxxi Industries | Agbara Industrial Estate | Biscuits / FMCG |
| GZ Industries Limited | Agbara Industrial Estate | Packaging / FMCG |
| Nigerian Breweries | Ota | Beverages |
| Rite Foods Limited | Ososa, Ogun State | Snacks & Beverages |
| Summit Household Solutions (2Sure) | Ota | Home & Personal Care |
| Chi Limited | Ota, Ogun State | Food & Beverage |
| Cway Food and Beverages | Ota | Beverages |
| De-United Foods Industries | Ota | Food Processing |
| Flour Mills of Nigeria | Sagamu | Flour Milling |
| Dangote Group | Itori / Various | Cement, Sugar, Foods |
| Evergreen Consumer Brands | Abeokuta | Consumer Products |
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Manufacturing
| Company Name | Location | Sector |
| Sam Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Ota | Pharmaceuticals |
| Fidson Healthcare Plc | Ota | Pharmaceuticals |
| May & Baker Nigeria | Ota | Pharmaceuticals |
| Drugfield Pharmaceuticals | Sango-Ota | Pharmaceuticals |
| Pharma-Deko Plc | Agbara Industrial Estate | Pharmaceuticals |
| GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) | Agbara | Pharmaceuticals |
| Farmex Meyer Ltd | Sango-Ota | Pharmaceuticals |
| Ecomed Pharma Ltd | Sango-Ota | Pharmaceuticals |
| Codix Bio Pharmaceutical | Ogun State | Pharmaceuticals |
Steel, Metal & Construction Materials
| Company Name | Location | Sector |
| Stellar Steel Company Limited | Ewekoro | Steel Manufacturing |
| WEMPCO Steel Mills | Ogun State | Steel |
| Coleman Technical Industries | Sagamu / Arepo | Cables & Technical Products |
| Inner Galaxy Steel Group | Ogun State | Steel |
| United Rolling Mills | Ogun State | Steel Rolling |
| Quantum Steels Nigeria Ltd | Ogun State | Steel |
| NFE Industries Limited | Ogun State | Metal Products |
| Sunsteel | Agbara | Steel |
| Beta Glass Nigeria PLC | Agbara | Glass Manufacturing |
| Alumax Industries Ltd | Ota | Aluminium Products |
Agro-Processing & Cassava Processing
| Company Name | Location | Sector |
| GreenTech Industries Ltd | Ogun State | Cassava Processing |
| Harvest Feed & Agro Processing Ltd | Ogere, Ogun | Cassava Processing |
| Allied Atlantic Distillery Ltd | Ogun State | Distillery / Agro-processing |
| Premium Cassava Products Ltd | Ogun State | Cassava Processing |
| Sona Distillery Ltd | Ogun State | Distillery |
| Nixon Paper Mill | Ogun State | Paper / Agro-processing |
| Cardinal Torch Company Limited | Ogun State | Cashew & Soybean Processing |
| Prudent Effsow Commodities Ltd | Mowe, Ogun | Agro-processing & Export |
Paper, Packaging & Other Manufacturing
| Company Name | Location | Sector |
| Iwopin Pulp and Paper Company (IPPC) | Iwopin, Ogun Waterside | Paper Manufacturing |
| Cometstar Cable And Wire Manufacturing | Abeokuta | Cable Manufacturing |
| TBS Limited | Ijoko, Ota | Boiler Manufacturing |
| Perfect-Tech Fibreglass Nig Ltd | Ota | Fibreglass Manufacturing |
| Afrimedical Manufacturing & Supplies Ltd | Ibafo, Ogun | Medical Supplies |
| Mamuda Beverages | Ogun State | Beverages |
Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) – Ogun Branch
MAN Ogun Branch provides cover for every manufacturing firm in Ogun State. There has been an encouraging increase in Membership for the year 2026. MAN Ogun Branch has approximately 360 members as at 2026 compared to about 290 in previous years.
Revised Executive List (2026)
- Chairman Outgoing: George Onafowokan (Managing Director, Coleman Technical Industries)
- Chairman Incoming: Martins Awofisayo (Managing Director, Harvestfield Industries Ltd.)
The association represents the interests of manufacturers, makes the business environment friendlier, and influences an effective industrial policy all on the state level.
2026 New Trends Of Manufacturing in Ogun State
Ogun State has seen a spike in operational new manufacturing sites and factory openings for 2026:
1. Summit Household Solutions Factory
The Governor of Ogun State launched the Summit Household Solutions Limited manufacturing facility in Ota in April 2026. The company produces the 2Sure line of personal and household care products. The manufacturing facility boasts an annual production capacity of 7,000 tonnes, and has already hired over 50 personnel with a target of 250 when the company reaches full capacity.
2. Sam Pharmaceuticals WHO-Standard Factory
Sam Pharmaceuticals Ltd opened a manufacturing plant in Ota to produce pharmaceuticals and other products that comply with the World Health Organization (WHO) Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
The facility has a monthly production capacity of 400 million tablets, 2 million bottles of syrup, and 1 million pouches of medicine. The project was funded in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Bank of Industry (BoI).
3. Stellar Steel $450 Million Plant
The Inner Galaxy Group and the RSIN Group’s Stellar Steel Limited is expected to start operations in Ewekoro, Ogun State, in mid-2026. The Company plans to invest $450 million in building a steel plant to produce hot-rolled coil steel, iron steel doors, and gas cylinders.
4. Coleman Technical Industries
Coleman Technical Industries plans to significantly increase employment at its manufacturing facilities in Sagamu and Arepo, Ogun State.
5. Cardinal Torch Agro-Processing
Cardinal Torch Company Limited is investing N4.5 billion to develop a soybean processing plant and has already invested $4.5 million in developing a cashew processing plant in Ogun State. The cashew processing plant will be able to process 10 tons of cashew nuts daily.
6. Mamuda Group Beverages
The Mamuda Group intends to invest $50 million in Ogun State through its subsidiary Mamuda Beverages.
Some of the Obstacles to Manufacturing in Ogun State
Although Ogun State has made good progress on industrialization, there are challenges specific to manufacturing in Ogun State.
These challenges include poor infrastructure in the major industrial districts. Poor roads in hazardous industrial areas like Agbara and Ota have led manufacturers to call for the urgent restoration of those roads. Poor road networks make logistics unreliable and expensive.
Officials of the manufacturing sector have asked the federal and state governments to provide industrial district roads and other infrastructures to aid manufacturing activities, given the industrial district generates the largest earnings for the state. Ogun State is the second highest IGR contributor in Nigeria after Lagos State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many manufacturing firms are in Ogun State?
Ogun State is home to more than 6,000 manufacturing companies.
2. What is the largest industrial estate in Ogun State?
Agbara Industrial Estate is the largest of its kind in the nation. It contains over 200 factories and houses companies like Procter & Gamble, Nestlé and Unilever.
3. Which manufacturing companies are in Agbara, Ogun State?
Major manufacturing companies in Agbara include Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Unilever, Lafarge, Beloxxi Industries, GZ Industries, Sunsteel, Beta Glass, and Pharma-Deko Plc.
4. Which pharmaceutical companies are in Ogun State?
Ogun State’s pharmaceuticals manufacturing companies include Sam Pharmaceuticals, Fidson Healthcare, May & Baker, Drugfield Pharmaceuticals, Pharma-Deko, GlaxoSmithKline and Codix Bio Pharmaceutical.
5. Which steel companies are in Ogun State?
Companies in Ogun State’s steel manufacturing sector include Stellar Steel Company Limited, WEMPCO Steel Mills, Inner Galaxy Steel Group, United Rolling Mills, and Quantum Steels Nigeria Ltd.
6. What new factories were built in Ogun State in 2026?
In 2026, Summit Household Solutions (2Sure brand) and Sam Pharmaceuticals opened their new factories in Ota. Stellar Steel is also going to build their factory in Ewekoro in 2026.
Conclusion
No doubt, Ogun State is Nigeria’s number one industrial capital. With over 6,000 manufacturing companies, it will continue drawing significant investments into the country. The 2026 scheduled opening of new manufacturing entities, including Summit Household Solutions and Sam Pharmaceuticals, and large scale manufacturing entities like Stellar Steel, attests and showcases the state’s continued appeal to manufacturers.
Infrastructure development, especially roads, has not been achieved, but Ogun State’s Government’s priority on building industries, doing business, and interacting with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) ensures that the state is equipped to develop its manufacturing sector in future.
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