Bua Launches 2,400-ton Gypsum Plaster Production Facility In Nigeria

BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd. Launches Nigerias Largest Gypsum Manufacturing Plant

BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd., a subsidiary of BUA Group led by Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, has officially started operations at its newly completed Plaster of Paris P.O.P. and plasterboard manufacturing facility in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This state-of-the-art plant represents a significant milestone for the BUA Group, highlighting its growing presence in Africas industrial and manufacturing sectors.

With a production capacity of 2,400 tons per day, the facility is now the largest gypsum plaster plant in Nigeria. The plants opening is poised to transform the local market by meeting the increasing demand for plaster products and reducing the nations reliance on imports. This move aligns with BUAs broader goal of enhancing self-sufficiency in critical sectors.

This milestone aligns with BUAs commitment to enhancing value chains across industries, stated Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group. The commencement of production at BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd. reflects our dedication to driving infrastructure development in Nigeria and West Africa. This facility will support the housing and construction sectors, reducing dependence on imported products.

To mark the launch, BUA is offering a special introductory offer for distributors. Companies that register by December 31, 2024, will be able to purchase products at an ex-factory price of ?8,000 5.1 per bag. This initiative is designed to promote local manufacturing while providing added value to business partners.

In line with its customer-focused strategy, BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd. will exclusively open distribution access to registered companies. Interested distributors are required to complete their registration by the December 31 deadline in order to participate.

BUA Group has a diverse portfolio that spans manufacturing, mining, food processing, and infrastructure, with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The conglomerate has become a key player in sectors such as cement production, construction, quarrying, and mining, contributing significantly to Africas economic growth.

Under Rabius leadership, BUA Group is dedicated to boosting Africas manufacturing capabilities and reducing reliance on imported goods. Recently, the group collaborated with Austrias Starlinger amp Co. Limited to improve the production of high-quality packaging materials, further strengthening its position in Africas industrial development.

With a net worth of 4.8 billion, Rabiu remains a central figure in the movement to enhance Africas industrial capacity, reduce import dependence, and foster economic growth across the continent.