Get to Know About the Biggest Companies in Ilorin in 2021
Ilorin is recognized as an industrial and education centre, and this article highlights the biggest companies in Ilorin in 2021
Ilorin, known as the state capital of Kwara is the 7th largest city by population in Nigeria according to Wikipedia sources.
Ilorin is recognized as an industrial and education centre, and this article highlights the biggest companies in Ilorin in 2021
1. Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company
Tuyil is a private owned business in Ilorin, Kwara State. It was established on the 1st of may, 1966. The company is located at No, 22, New Yidi road, Ilorin, Kwara State. Tuyil is a registered company with National Agency for Food and Drug Administration, and they deal in the production and manufacturing of syrup tablets, capsules and other pharmaceutical products.
The company is also a member of the Nigeria Indigenous Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and registered by the pharmaceutical council in Nigeria. Tuyil Pharmaceutical company is owned by Mr Oluwole Awotuyi.
They also deal in table water, creams, tablets and syrups, capsules, herbal and veterinary products.
2. Peace Standard Pharmaceutical Industry
Peace Pharmaceutical Industry is a limited liability company owned by Dr. Samuel Akinlaja. The company started October 1st, 2003, it’s current location is at Plot 3 and 5, Adewole Industrial Estate, Lubcon Avenue Ilorin. It manufactures over 35 products including Nasal decongestants, Anti-biotics, Anti-diarrhoea, Hematinics, Antacids, Expectorants, antibiotics, vitamins, anti-malaria and corticosteroids and it is registered with National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC).
The goal of the company is to produce standard and reliable world class pharmaceutical products which will help to promote the health of the nation through the production of good products.
Peace Pharmaceutical Company also produces Table water called “Peace table Water” and a non-alcoholic wine called “Sanica”.
Research shows that Peace Standard Pharmaceuticals has received over 20 awards from reputable organizations such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, the Association of Resident Doctors, the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mine and Agriculture, the National Association of Patent Medicine Vendors, and the Chemical Society of Nigeria.
3. Kam Holdings
Kam Holding is a conglomerate of firms based in Ilorin, including the Kam Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing Industry, Kam Quarry and Mines Venture, Kam Polythene Ventures, KAM Industries Nigeria Limited, KAM Wire & Steel Industry Limited, KAM Steel Integrated Company Limited, and Kam Haulage and Allied Services Venture. The company’s goal is to become the country’s most preferred and sought-after steel manufacturer.
Kam Holding was established in 1997 by Alhaji Kamoru Yusuf, and it has businesses in over 3 countries across 2 continents.
Their products includes Nails, roofing sheet, stone coated roofing tile, building wire, granite stone, stone dust, woven sacks, cartons, wire mesh, binding wires, cold roll steel coils, galvanizing, color roofing sheets, and haulage services.
The business aims to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base by assisting the country’s infrastructural development, through the use of sustainable development approaches and inclusive growth. It invests in infrastructure, education, health, water, sanitation, and the environment in the places where it operates. It has received numerous honors for its cutting-edge commercial and social operations.
4. Olam
Olam is an international company resident here in Ilorin, Kwara state, and they deal in primary commodities which includes Grains, Cocoa, Shea nut, Cashews and others. They also deal in branding packaged foods, importing, and exporting.
In Nigeria, the following are the important business activities of Olam: Olam Hatcheries Limited’s Animal Feeds and Hatchery, Agricultural products such as cocoa, cashew, and sesame are sourced, graded, processed, and exported., Crown Flour Mills, a member of the group, farms, mills, and distributes rice, wheat, and pasta locally. Olam also have a poultry and fish feed manufacturing facility in Ilorin, Kwara state.
Olam’s fish feed manufacturing facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, is the most modern in Sub-Saharan Africa, producing competitively priced, specially formulated feed that fulfills worldwide quality and safety standards.
5. International Tobacco Company
A Tobacco producing company located in Ilorin.