BUA Group, Alfa Laval PVT Sign Landmark Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Agro-Processing Industry

In a bold step towards industrial expansion and economic growth, BUA Group and Alfa Laval PVT Limited today, April 7, 2025, signed a strategic agreement to construct a 1000 metric tonnes per day (TPD) Palm Oil Refinery and Fractionation Plant.

The deal was sealed at BUA Group’s Middle East Office in Dubai, UAE, by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, and Panjak Maheshwari, Vice-President of the Food & Water Division Hub at Alfa Laval.

The state-of-the-art facility is expected to significantly enhance Nigeria’s agro-processing capacity, reduce import dependency on refined edible oils, and boost employment across the agricultural value chain.

By leveraging Alfa Laval’s cutting-edge technology and BUA’s extensive market reach, the project is positioned to transform raw palm oil into refined, high-quality edible oil products for both domestic use and export.

According to industry analysts, the refinery will support thousands of farmers, stimulate local cultivation of oil palm, and contribute to Nigeria’s ambition to diversify its economy through agriculture and manufacturing.

Additionally, the project promises to foster knowledge transfer, improve food security, and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a major agro-industrial hub in West Africa.