Abiodun Declares Ogun State Manufacturing Hub, Hosts Global Tech Giant Foxconn

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared that any major player in manufacturing must have a presence in his state, describing it as the industrial heartbeat of Nigeria.

He made the remarks on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, at the Gateway City Gate in Abeokuta.

Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., is a global leader in electronics assembly with an annual revenue of over $200 billion.

The Taiwanese multinational, best known for producing components for global brands such as Apple, Sony, and Dell, visited Ogun State to explore potential investment opportunities.

Governor Abiodun, welcoming the delegation, said Ogun’s geographical position, industrial track record, and infrastructure advantages make it an ideal destination for large-scale manufacturing.

“Whoever is not here in Ogun State is not a big player in manufacturing,” he stated, noting that the state already hosts some of Nigeria’s biggest factories and has attracted significant foreign direct investment in recent years.

The governor described Foxconn’s visit as a signal of growing international confidence in Ogun’s industrial ecosystem. He assured the delegation of his administration’s commitment to providing an enabling environment through policies, infrastructure expansion, and investor-friendly reforms.

Ogun State, which shares a border with Lagos, has long been recognised as one of Nigeria’s most industrialised states, home to cement plants, automotive assembly, agro-processing firms, and consumer goods companies.

The government believes a partnership with Foxconn would further cement its status as West Africa’s manufacturing hub, creating jobs, boosting exports, and driving technology transfer.

While Foxconn has not yet announced concrete investment plans, its presence in Ogun highlights the state’s bid to position itself as the destination of choice for global manufacturing giants eyeing the African market.

Industry watchers say the outcome of the talks could mark a turning point for Nigeria’s push toward economic diversification, provided challenges such as power supply, infrastructure deficits, and policy consistency are addressed.