VicThory:
Some of the rich Nigerian states
have become main industrial
centres in the country, boosting
major sectors of the nigerian
economy thereby putting the
nation among the leading
commercial countries in the map
of the world.
Although, there are 36 states in
the federation, we list out the
top 10 major industrial zones in
Nigeria that have many
investment opportunities to
boost the country economically.
#1. Lagos State
Lagos stands out as the most
economically and industrialized
state in Nigeria with virtually all
top companies having their
headquarters there.
You can find various industries
in Lagos which contributed
greatly to her internal generated
revenue (IGR). The state is also
leading in IT innovation and is
the richest state in the country.
According to an online report,
the Lekki Free Trade Zone in
Lagos which was started during
the administration of Bola
Ahmed Tinubu is an area were
goods may be landed, handled,
manufactured or reconfigured,
and re-exported without the
intervention of custom
authorities.
It is a region where a group of
countries have agreed to reduce
or eliminate trade barriers, the
basic objective being to enhance
foreign exchange earnings,
develop export-oriented
industries and generate
employment opportunities for
the host country.
#2. Ogun state
Another industrialized centres in
Nigeria is Ogun whose slogan is
“Gateway to Nigeria”. Just like
Lagos, you can find top
manufacturing companies like
Gee-pee tank, Apex paints ltd,
Drury industries limited, etc.
On the map of the country, you
would notice that both Lagos
and Ogun state are located in
south-west Geo-political zone in
Nigeria.
#3. Rivers state
Rivers state is also one of the
most industrialized states in the
country. Located in the South-
south region on the map, Rivers
is an oil producing state with an
IGR only bettered by Lagos.
Its capital is Port-Harcourt which
houses most of the major oil
companies in the country like
Shell, Total PLC, Chevron, Oando,
etc. This shows that Rivers is a
major stakeholder in the oil and
gas industry in Nigeria. It is also
on record that the due to the
number of plants in the state,
Rivers state remain the highest
consumer of electricity in the
country.
#4. Anambra state
Anambra state is also a major
industrial centre located in
South-Eastern Nigeria. In fact,
you will find the largest private
indigenous oil refinery in the
country in this state which is
Orient Petroleum Refinery.
Aside that, it is documented that
Anambra state has one of the
biggest oil and gas exploration
areas in Nigeria with so many
natural resources. Some of the
mineral resources found in
Anambra include: crude oil and
natural gas, ceramic, bauxite, etc.
#5. Abia state
Abia state is another South
Eastern state in Nigeria with Aba
as its industrial centre. When it
comes to commerce and
business in Igboland, you can
count Aba among the top
business cities to start a
profitable venture in the
country.
Historically, Abia was created in
1991 and like Anambra above,
oil and gas production industries
can be found there. You can also
find prominent industries in the
South East in this state.
Although, the agricultural sector
in the state is what brings most
of its Internally Generated
Revenue as about 50% of its
workforce are farmers, you
would still see several industries
like the cosmetics industry,
footwear industry, cement
industry, рharmaceutical
industry and even textile
industry.
#6. Oyo state
Oyo state has one of the largest
agricultural centers in the
country that the first skyscraper
to be built in Africa, i.e the Cocoa
house is located in the state.
Also the largest tobacco
companies in the country, Flour
Mill of Nigeria and Seven Up
Bottling Company are some of
the popular companies in Nigeria
are all located in Oyo state.
#7. Kano state
This is the most industrialized
state in Northern Nigeria having
over a hundred different
industries within its territorial
space. Some include: diary
products, animal feed, vegetable
oil, soft drinks, food, furniture,
footwears, ceramics,
рharmaceuticals, plastics,
footwears, textiles, and
cosmetics industries
respectively.
Even though the agricultural
sector is booming in this state
with abundance of cash crops,
the popular industry in Kano is
the tie and dye industry. The
Kurmi Market which serves as
the most popular market in
Northern Nigeria is known for
selling traditional artifacts such
as ancient carvings, jewelries,
calabashes, pottery products, etc.
Some of the industries located in
Kano state include: Royal Foam
Products Ltd, Unifoam Group,
Asada Plastic, Eva Rubber and
Plastic Products Ltd, Jaykay
Carpet Industries Ltd, Lakhi
Textile Industries Ltd.
#8. Akwa Ibom state
Akwa Ibom ranks as the highest
oil and gas producing state in
the country which is located in
the coastal geographical region
of southern Nigeria. For the
records, the state has an airport
and two major seaports.
Carved out from Cross River
State in 1987, the first Electric
Metering Industry in Nigeria was
launched in the state.
#9. Imo state
Imo is an industrialized state in
Nigera that is good for business.
Owerri is its capital and can be
seen as one of the hub of
commercial activities in South
Eastern Nigeria. With practically
over 170 oil wells owned by the
major players in the oil and gas
industry such as Royal Dutch
Shell, Chevron, Agip and Addax
Petroleum, Imo state is a chief
contributor to Nigeria’s
economy.
Massive investment
opportunities exist in the state.
Some include opportunities in oil
and gas exploration, chemical
plants, hydroelectric plants,
brewery plants, gas-fired power
plants, starch production, grain
mills, cashews, juice concentrate
production, fruit and vegetable,
integrated multi-oil seed
processing plants, Inland
Waterway Transport, ceramics,
and Integrated Palm Produce
Industry.
Due to the federal presence Imo
state enjoys, the FG recently
launched the rice and cassava
industry to boost the agricultural
sector as it started developing
two rice plants, one cassava
processing plant and one palm
oil plant in Ehime Mbano LGA of
Imo State.
#10. Osun state
Osun state is also on the list of
major industrial zones in Nigeria
that has business potential that
can boost the country’s
economy. Vegetation thrives in
this area as the agricultural
sector thrives better in Osun. The
state is highly industrialized with
companies like the Criss Cross
Integrated Services, Samtop Paint
Chemical Industries, Webring
Integrated Services Limited, etc.
The presence of the Cocoa
processing Industry, which
produces over 19,000 tonnes of
cocoa daily has helped curb
unemployment in the country.
We believe that if the federal
government imports the right
equipment backed with the right
management of this industry, an
increase in production should be
made possible in the shortest
possible time.
|
Anambralstson:
[s][/s]
I don't know why you guys enjoy celebrating fake news
Check nominal GDP , although the list are just 22 states released by NBS, the remaining states will be out in phase 3, Lagos, Abia, Enugu and others, from the list published check industry section, minus oil producing states like Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Ondo State , Osun is the least industrialized state even Ebonyi, Gombe and Zamfara are more industrialized than Osun
Anambra is leading state in indigenous industries in Nigeria, behind Ogun, Ogun enjoy Lagos spill over, majority of the industries are owned by foreigners I saw the news on infopedia. com |
Hmm Anambralstson:
[s][/s]
I don't know why you guys enjoy celebrating fake news
Check nominal GDP , although the list are just 22 states released by NBS, the remaining states will be out in phase 3, Lagos, Abia, Enugu and others, from the list published check industry section, minus oil producing states like Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Ondo State , Osun is the least industrialized state even Ebonyi, Gombe and Zamfara are more industrialized than Osun
Anambra is leading state in indigenous industries in Nigeria, behind Ogun, Ogun enjoy Lagos spill over, majority of the industries are owned by foreigners |
