Daraju Industries’ Otta manufacturing plant expansion, Nigeria

24th August 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Daraju Industries’ Otta manufacturing plant expansion.

Location
Otta, Ogun state, in Nigeria.

Client
Daraju Industries.

Project Description
The current production capacity of the Otta plant comprises 36 000 t/y of detergent powder, 36 000 t/y of bar soap, 1 200 t/y of petroleum jelly and 4 800 t/y of toothpaste.

The expansion plans include the addition of a third spray tower to double detergent powder production capacity to 72 000 t/y; a second saponification plant to increase soap production capacity to 60 000 t/y; and backward integration of the linear alkyl benzene sulphonic acid plant and silicate digester plant.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create jobs for an additional 300 permanent employees and about 220 temporary workers.

Value
The project is estimated at $30-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The International Finance Corporation plans to provide a loan of $11-million for Daraju.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Daraju Industries, tel +234 811 397 8118.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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