LASG Welcomes Starium Holdings For Siting Facility In Lagos

By Mohammed Adekola

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended Starium Holdings, owners of Starium Detergent and Rafa Detergents for siting the facility in Lagos, the facility will create employment for numerous people of the State.

Sanwo-olu expressed delight at the local manufacturers who are filling the gaps left by some exited multinationals, he disclosed this when he paid a visit to the Starium Detergents facility in Alaro City, Epe, Lagos State.

Sanwo-olu said “BUA Group’s decision to establish a new detergent production facility in Lagos underscores its commitment to deepening investment in the detergent consumer market. This proposed expansion will significantly enhance the company’s capacity to meet local demand.’’

Group Executive Director of BUA Group, Mr. Kabiru Rabiu led the Governor on a tour of the facility which is the second largest detergent plant in Nigeria. The state-of-the-art production plant, which features the biggest spray tower in the country with 40m height and 7p.5m width, was supplied by an Italian manufacturer known for quality and efficiency.

Rabiu explained that Starium commenced production in 2024 and the company has completed plans to kick-off the construction of the second production line within the facility.

“The recent exit of some multinationals in the detergent industry created a vacuum in the availability of quality detergents, which the local manufacturers have begun to step in to fill,” he said.
He stated that Starium will soon commence exportation of some of its products to the West African markets.

He thanked the Governor for creating an enabling environment for businesses and manufacturers in the State whilst commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and foresight in establishing the Lekki economic city.