Ultimum unveils expansion plan at inauguration
Ultimum Limited, a food and beverage manufacturing company, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing plant in Aba, Abia State, a major step for the company and the Kadji Group. Located
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Ultimum Limited, a food and beverage manufacturing company, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing plant in Aba, Abia State, a major step for the company and the Kadji Group.
Located in Osisioma Industrial Layout, the plant produces high-quality variants of Razzl brand of carbonated soft drinks (CSD) – Razzl Pamplemousse (a special grapefruit flavour), Razzl Cola, Razzl Orange, and Razzl Lemon.
The facility will create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen supply chains in Southeast and Southsouth, with plans to expand distribution in the near future.
Inaugurating the plant, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, said the investment is a signal of economic revival and investor confidence in the state.
“What we are witnessing here today is not just the opening of a factory, but the return of belief in our economy. This investment confirms that we are creating the right conditions for businesses to grow, thrive, and succeed.”
“Investors will go where there is clarity, stability, and opportunity. Our focus has been to build that environment, and this shows the strategy is working,” he added.
Chair of Ultimum and representative of the investor group, Whalen Kadji, noted the company’s long-term commitment to Aba and Nigeria. He said: “We did not come here by chance. We came because of the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of Aba. This city has been a centre of enterprise, and we believe in its future. This plant is more than an investment in beverages; it is an investment in people, in jobs, and in growth of local industry. We are here for the long term, and this is just the beginning of what we intend to build here.”
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Managing Director, Austin Ufomba, said the plant is a bold step in the firm’s journey.
“Ultimum started with a simple idea, to build world-class products in Africa. Today, that idea has come to life in a real way. This plant is not just infrastructure, it is a platform for innovation, for job creation, and for excellence. It sends a message that Nigeria can produce at global standards.”
He added: “Beyond the products, we are creating opportunities for young people, supporting communities, and contributing to the economic growth of Nigeria and the African continent. That is what this investment truly represents.”
The commissioning of the Ultimum Limited plant proves that government reforms and private investment can transform a region. Improved infrastructure is positioning Aba as a leading destination for large-scale industry.
This milestone expands our footprint and brings our ‘Refreshing Nigeria’ mission to life. Through bold flavours, affordability, and deep market access, we are ready to compete at the highest level of Nigeria’s beverage industry.
