Ogun State Government has announced that Lee Group, a Chinese firm in the detergent industry, will inject $50 million into the state to scale up its operations.
Gatekeepers News reports that Kayode Akinmade, special adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on media and strategy, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
He explained that the development was part of engagements held during the governor’s working visit to China alongside his economic team.
According to Akinmade, the meeting with Lee Group’s managing director confirmed the investment, which will strengthen the company’s dominance in Nigeria’s detergent market and create additional jobs across the value chain.
The spokesman said, “This is yet another testament to the attractiveness of our State as the emerging industrial capital of Nigeria, and we remain committed to sustaining policies that make Ogun a preferred destination for global investors.”
He added that the Chinese firm was also diversifying into food processing with two new export-focused factories targeting the United States and Europe.
He said, “This bold step underscores the growing confidence of international markets in products made in Ogun State, while also positioning our State as a hub for export-driven industrialisation.”
During the trip, Governor Abiodun also sought collaborations in the technology sector. The team met with Inspur, a leading Chinese IT company, which, Akinmade noted, shared a growth trajectory similar to the Ogun Tech Hub vision. The discussions focused on possible collaborations to drive knowledge exchange and digital innovation in the state.
The delegation also hosted Linshuang Zhang, chairman of Royal Ceramic, whose Sagamu-based plant is one of Nigeria’s largest ceramic factories.
Akinmade described her visit as a show of confidence in Ogun’s business environment. He noted that Zhang praised the governor for policies that enhanced infrastructure, security, and industrial growth.
Governor Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining investor confidence. He said, “It gives us great pride that investors such as Royal Ceramic recognize and celebrate these achievements, further validating our resolve to keep Ogun State at the forefront of Nigeria’s industrial revolution.”
The Governor further engaged Zhou Naixiang, Shandong Province’s governor, to renew the Shandong–Ogun partnership under the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
He said, “During our discussions, we are exploring opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, and human capital development.”
In addition, Abiodun met with Wang Xinsheng, mayor of Rizhao, to discuss bilateral ties and the Olokola deep sea port project, which he described as central to positioning Ogun as a maritime hub.
He said collaboration with Rizhao, known for its vibrant port economy, would bring world-class expertise and investment into the project.
The Governor stressed that the engagements underscored Ogun’s mineral potential and industrial opportunities, while also strengthening cultural exchanges to deepen relations with China.
