Solewant Group has announced plans to officially commission its SSPC & Paints Manufacturing Plant on Friday, 31 July, 2026, at the Solewant Industrial Park in Alode-Eleme-Onne, Rivers State. The event marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in indigenous manufacturing and Nigeria’s industrial growth.
Facility to Strengthen Local Coating Production
The new facility is expected to strengthen local production of decorative and protective coating solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, and offshore infrastructure. It also supports ongoing efforts to deepen local content participation across key sectors of the oil and gas economy. The commissioning ceremony is anticipated to attract government officials, captains of industry, oil and gas executives, business leaders, development partners, members of the diplomatic community, and media representatives from across Nigeria.
Part of Solewant's Roadmap Plus Strategy
The manufacturing plant is one of the flagship projects under Solewant Group’s Roadmap Plus strategy, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to building industrial capacity in Nigeria. Designed to produce decorative, industrial, marine, and offshore protective coatings and paints that meet international performance standards, the plant is positioned to serve growing demand across multiple sectors while contributing to the expansion of local manufacturing capabilities in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for increased local manufacturing.
CEO Highlights Commitment to Industrial Capacity
Commenting on the significance of the upcoming commissioning, Mr Solomon Ewanehi, Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Solewant Group, said the project reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to building sustainable industrial capacity and creating solutions that address the evolving needs of industry. “The commissioning of SSPC & Paints is another important milestone in our journey to become Africa’s leading indigenous industrial solutions provider. It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to investing in technology, developing local capacity, and creating solutions that support Nigeria’s industrial growth and global competitiveness,” Ewanehi stated.
Group Executive Director Describes Defining Moment
Speaking ahead of the commissioning, Mr Matthew Aganren, Group Executive Director and Managing Director, SSPC & Paints Ltd, described the project as a defining moment for the company and for Nigeria’s industrial manufacturing sector. “The commissioning of SSPC & Paints is more than the opening of a new manufacturing plant; it is the unveiling of a bold vision for the future of Nigerian manufacturing. It reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and the belief that products proudly made in Nigeria can compete with the very best anywhere in the world,” Aganren said.
Product Portfolio and Applications
Mr Aganren noted that the plant will manufacture a broad portfolio of decorative and protective coating products formulated specifically for steel pipe/metals, concrete, and wood surfaces. These coatings will serve the oil, gas, refineries, petrochemicals, marine, and allied industrial assets sectors, as well as residential buildings. “For over two decades, Solewant Group has earned the confidence of leading energy companies through technical excellence and quality delivery. SSPC & Paints extends that legacy by bringing globally benchmarked coating technology into a modern manufacturing facility that will serve not only Nigeria but the wider African market,” he added.
Broader Impact on Nigeria's Manufacturing Value Chain
The facility forms part of Solewant Group’s broader efforts to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities by supporting local production, fostering skills development, encouraging technology transfer, and contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing value chain. “Every litre of paint and every protective coating produced at this facility represents an investment in Nigerian expertise, Nigerian innovation, and Nigeria’s economic future. We are building a brand that will become synonymous with quality, durability, and industrial excellence,” Aganren emphasized.
Brands and Product Range
The SSPC & Paints manufacturing plant will produce an extensive range of coating solutions under the Solguard and Novaguard brand series. These include decorative paints, epoxy solutions, polyurethane coatings, zinc-rich primers, and high-performance protective coatings for residential, industrial, marine, and offshore applications.
Event Highlights and Company Background
Guests attending the commissioning ceremony will have the opportunity to experience the facility firsthand, including its manufacturing operations, research and quality assurance laboratories, and product development capabilities. The event will also highlight Solewant Group’s contributions to indigenous industrial development and its vision for expanding Nigeria’s manufacturing footprint through locally produced solutions that meet international standards.
Founded in 2000, Solewant Group is a leading indigenous Nigerian industrial conglomerate with interests in pipe coating, protective coatings and paints, steel pipe manufacturing, industrial fabrication, engineering services, and technical manpower development. Through continuous investment in technology, innovation, and local capacity development, the Group remains at the forefront of Nigeria’s industrial transformation.
