Thursday 02 / April / 2026
Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral trade relations between India and Nigeria, particularly in the mining and steel sectors.
Singh disclosed this yesterday during a visit to African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML), a subsidiary of the African Industries Group (AIG), located in Gujeni Village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He expressed support for Indian professionals working at the facility and encouraged AIG to sustain its contributions to Nigeria’s mining sector.
Singh said: “This particular plant situated at Gujeni Village, Kagarko LGA, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Expressway, Kaduna State, has invested $600 million in Nigeria and is one of the largest enterprises run by Indian industrialists who have been in Nigeria for five decades.”
As part of his tour, the High Commissioner also visited AIG’s Abuja Steel Mills, exploration unit, and solar power facilities located in Sabon-Wuse, along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Niger State.
He commended the scale of operations, particularly the solar plant, which ranks among the largest in Nigeria and provides energy for steel production.
In his response, the Group Managing Director of AIG, Mr Alok Gupta, expressed appreciation for the visit and acknowledged the Nigerian government’s supportive role in fostering a conducive business environment.
