Raj Gupta: The Steel Magnate

African Industries, popularly called African Steel, is into steel milling and processing services in Nigeria. It is a diverse Nigerian group focused on development of steel industry in the country, using international technology and quality comparable to international standards in the manufacture of Iron rod, angle, billets, wire rod, nails, BRC mesh and other steel profiles with over giving employment to around 8,000 local Nigerians directly and indirectly guided by a strong work force of trained managers who have decades of experience on steel industries abroad.

The group currently operates in eight different locations within the country, and exports its products mainly to other West African nations. The group manufactures international grade steel, chemicals with an objective to help Nigeria in industrialisation and self- reliant on steel sector.

Integral to the manufacturing efforts are international certifications for quality and manufacturing processes. In addition, African Industries operates high capacity gas generators wherever necessary to support its electricity needs, when there is interruption and shortfall from Disco. According to its chairman, Raj Gupta, African Industries continue to invest in Nigeria and exporting its locally manufactured products comparable to international standards into other ECOWAS nations. The company has, in the short term, made new investments in businesses in the country for the promotion of exports where it sees excellent opportunities, and integrating new technology to improve efficiency and streamlining its operations. The decade that just ended was truly remarkable for Africa Steel.