KWARA STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
ILORIN, NIGERIA
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE KWARA GARMENT FACTORY
BACKGROUND
The Kwara State Government is seeking to enter into a strategic partnership with a qualified private-sector operator (the ‘Concessionaire’) to manage and operate the Kwara Garment Factory, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
The Kwara Garment Factory is a state-of-the-art production facility with a building footprint of 6,618m² on a 43,300m² land parcel, employing over 400 workers and fully equipped with modern machinery to support a vertically integrated garment production process—from cutting and embroidery to finishing and packaging. The facility is designed to serve Nigeria’s domestic market, regional trade blocs like AfCFTA, and international markets such as AGOA and the EU.
Despite its robust infrastructure, the factory requires enhanced operational efficiency, global market alignment, and long-term strategic leadership to realize its full potential as a textile hub for inclusive growth, innovation, and export competitiveness.
SCOPE OF PARTNERSHIP
The Government seeks proposals that address:
1. Garment Production Operations: End-to-end management of production lines to maximize efficiency, output, and quality in line with international standards.
2. Human Resource Management: Recruitment, training, and welfare of factory staff, with an emphasis on local employment, capacity building, and gender inclusion.
3. Equipment and Maintenance: Regular servicing, upgrade, and optimal utilization of existing machinery and installation of new technology as needed.
4. Facility Management: Oversight of all infrastructure including utilities, workspace safety, energy systems, and hygiene compliance.
5. Market Access & Export Development: Expansion into local, regional, and international markets under trade frameworks such as AGOA and AfCFTA.
6. Supply Chain Integration: Establishment of reliable sourcing frameworks for cotton, fabric, and accessories, and integration with upstream/downstream actors.
7. Environmental Sustainability: Implementation of eco-friendly operations, waste reduction, and compliance with environmental standards.
8. Technology & Innovation: Adoption of automation, digital workflow tools, and traceability systems to enhance competitiveness.
ELIGIBILITY
– Registered companies with a proven track record in garment/textile manufacturing
– Consortia are welcome if a lead partner is clearly identified
– Strong financial, technical, and operational capability
– Experience in export logistics, industrial equipment, or workforce development is an added advantage
SUBMISSION OF EOI
Interested Companies are to submit two (2) bound of Expression of Interest (EOI) documents which should include the company’s profile, registration details, ownership structure, and technical capability details. The documents should be submitted in sealed envelopes and addressed to:
The Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Technology,
Ilorin.
And clearly marked with (the name of the project).
Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the Company and drop in the designated Tender Box located at:
The Honourable Commissioner’s Office,
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Technology,
Ilorin.
Not later than 12 noon of Monday 30th June, 2025.
OPENING OF BIDS
The bid documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12 noon of Monday 30th June, 2025 in the conference room of the Ministry. Please note that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted documents.
GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the Company;
b) Bid submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned unopened;
c) All costs will be borne by the Bidders;
d) Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services)
e) The Kwara State Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology, is not bound to accept any Bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement Process at any time without incurring liabilities in accordance with section 38 of the Kwara State Public Procurement Law, No. 7 of 2018 as amended.
Signed
Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeoshun
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology, Ilorin, Kwara State