BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd., a BUA Group company, has commenced production at its newly completed, state-of-the-art Plaster of Paris (P.O.P) and plasterboard manufacturing facility located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The recently completed BUA Gypsum Plaster plant is Nigeria’s largest plaster (gypsum powder) production facility which is set to boost local production, and bridge the ever-increasing demand for plaster whilst reducing reliance on imports of the product into Nigeria.
Speaking on this landmark achievement, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, said that the commencement of plaster production at the 2,400 tons/day gypsum plaster plant aligns with BUA’s vision to improve the value chain and enhance capacity in the various industries it operates. “The commencement of production at BUA Gypsum Plaster Ltd. marks a significant milestone in our mission to support Nigeria and West Africa’s infrastructure development. With a production capacity of 2,400 tons per day, this facility is poised to serve the housing and construction sectors and go a long way in reducing the reliance on imported gypsum plaster products”, Rabiu said.