TOILET ROLLS PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA;THE OPPORTUNITIES.

In 2004, the federal government of Nigeria banned the importation of finished toilet
roll, serviette and face tissue in order to encourage local production of the product
and create the much needed employment.
Though much as been achieved in terms of local production, the market is still
experiencing a deficit in supply.
The nations annual toilet roll requirement as been estimated at 905 million units out
of which local production can only meet about 800 million units. The short fall in
supply translate to a market gap estimated at about three hundred and seventy five
million (N 375,000,000) annually in revenue and an investment opportunity for
savvy investors to exploit.
Opportunities also exist for the recycling of waste paper into jumbo reels used as
raw material for the production of toilet rolls.
The demand for toilet roll would continue to expand as the standard of living of the
over one hundred and forty million (140,000,000) population growing at the rate of
5. 7% per annum continues to grow.
Toilet paper is a soft paper product (tissue paper) used to maintain personal hygiene
after human defecation or urination. However, it can also be used for other
purposes such as absorbing spillages or craft projects. It differs in composition
somewhat from facial tissue, and is designed to decompose in septic tanks, whereas
some other bathroom and facial tissues do not.
The toilet roll production plant is a stationary one to be sourced locally. The plant is
made up of the core cutting machine, core gluing machine, jumbo reel winding
machine and band saw cutting machine.
The plant would be sourced from an experienced fabricator of plants in Nigeria,
hence, the durability of the plant and spare parts would not be a problem.
The production of toilet rolls involves the following processes. First, the core paper is
fed into the core making machine from two different rolls and glue applied. The core
pipe length is determined and cut. Jumbo reels are then fed into the jumbo reel
making machine with the core pipe from the core making machine.
The jumbo reel sheets are wound or wrapped round the reel to be made. The jumbo
reel sheets are wound or wrapped round the core pipe automatically by the reel to
be made.

This is now sent to the band cutting machine where the toilet rolls paper is cut into
the desired market size. The cut toilet rolls are then manually wrapped and
packaged in cellophane wraps, stapled and sent to the store, ready for sale.
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Uba Godwin
Looking carefully into the 2013 budget presented by President Goodluck Jonathan, the Federal
Government will pay much attention on Manufacturing, Local Industrial developments and
Agriculture.
Any investor into any of these sectors will benefit from various Government incentives. Any
type of manufacturing engaged by individual or groups of individuals or corporate organisations
will go a long way in contributing towards the growth of the nations economy. It will generate
employment opportunities and add to GDP.
The purpose of this write-up is to educate and encourage potential investors on the commercial
viability and profitability of tissue paper/serviettes production.
Most Nigerians consume toilet roll. Its demand is influenced by population explosion, rapid
urbanisation and social awareness. It is generally used for cleaning and sanitary purposes in
households, restaurants, hotels, canteens, social gatherings, parties, maternity homes, clinics,
hospitals, educational institutions, churches, night clubs, shops, fast food centres and offices.
Research findings indicate that Nigeria alone now needs over 950 million tonnes of tissue papers
per annum. While our total local production output is still less than 150 million tonnes, the
supply gap offers a tremendous opportunity for Nigeria investors.
Nigerian investors can now go into this lucrative business using locally made machines. Though
there are imported machines as well, our local investors do not need to waste their scarce foreign
exchange for the importation. The writer will assist you in procuring and installing quality
machines that stand the test of time at moderate and affordable prices.
The attractiveness of this project is that both the raw materials and equipment are locally
available and the technology involved is very easy to understand and master. The essential
equipment are: (1)

Core making machine

(2)

Rewinding System

(3)

Band Saw cutter

(4)

Embossing Unit

(5)

Perforating Unit

These equipments are portable, simple to operate and durable. The machines will be procured
from highly experienced local producers of such machines. The writer will supply the machines
at the sum of N3million.
The machinery being introduced here is rugged, reliable and high performing with a capacity of
5,000kg per day. Operating on a single shift for a minimum of 250 days per annum, a total of
1,250,000 MT of tissue paper will be procured and processed into quality tissue products (toilet
rolls & serviettes).
Raw materials include jumbo reels, and glue. Packaging materials include printed labels and
nylon rolls. All these are 100 per cent available locally. Since the machine will process
1,250,000MT per annum, the total sales revenue is N437.5 million from which we deducted our
total inputs of N315. 5million thus realising a gross profit before tax of N122.5 million in the
first year.
Many Nigerians have burnt their fingers while sourcing local machinery from some
inexperienced and dishonest fabricators who produce machines with very low efficiency. Many
investors have been deceived. They also tell big lies about the efficiency, performance, capacity
and life span of these machines.
To guard against this industrial fraud, prospective investors can contact this writer for free
investment advisory services. The issue of availability of raw materials should not disturb
anybody because we have so many options to handle it.
On the whole, a toilet roll project is a very good small-scale industry, which can launch a small
investor into the world of millionaires within one year.
A three-bedroom flat garage or warehouse may serve, as accommodation while staff strength of
eight is required for effective production, marketing and administration. Bigger or smaller plants
are also available at competitive prices.
For details on preparation of comprehensive & bankable feasibility studies/ report, sourcing &
installation of quality & durable machines; Recruitment & Training, Sourcing of Investment
funds,
Estimated Cost Implications
(N000)
Preliminary Expenses

250

Machinery & Equipment

5,000

Working (Variable)

3,500

Accommodation (Rented) (variable)

500

Contingencies

750

Total
* Godwin wrote in
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CREATING A THRIVING BUSINESS IN ENVELOPE MAKING

Creating a thriving business in envelope making
Stationery making, as a key sub-sector under the paper and pulp sector of the economy, has one
strange characteristic that stands it out. This queer ambience is that it is usually viewed
condescendingly as a low-key business opportunity area, especially for those who believe in making
millions overnight. And ironically, it is about the most secured of all the sub-sectors in the paper and
pulp industry, especially in terms of risk ratio on investment. It has been described as having the
most consistent yield capacity with regard to returns on investments.
Envelope manufacturing is one peculiar segment under the stationery sub-sector. Operators
performances in this sub-sector have proved this view to be totally true, despite the challenges in the
economy.
The success factor behind the envelope business is basically rooted in the fact that everybody uses
them. Besides, the official demand on envelopes ensures a steady market and constant income flow.
These translate into consistent profit, despite the challenges in the economy.
Mrs. Layo Okeowo is the Managing Director, FAE Limited, a foremost individual manufacturer of
envelopes of all types in Nigeria. The company, which ranks third, only after corporate giants, like
Apex Paper Mills and Thomas Wyatt, according to Okeowo, has been able to demystify some myths
surrounding the business.
She says the operational scale of the business depends on an individual investors financial muscle.
As a big time player, she says venturing into envelope manufacturing (of the kind that will meet
corporate organisational goals) requires millions of naira.
She explains, One may need much money, ranging from between N25m and N200m as a result of
the need to acquire the right machines, with modern technology that will deliver the right products.
Apart from money, she says there are some operational factors that should be well planned for
before venturing into the business. According to her, a good knowledge of the terrain is important, as
poor appreciation of the factors that determine operational success or otherwise in this business
segment may make nonsense of the plans and efforts put in.
For instance, the FAE Envelope maker says poor knowledge of what may be going on in the paper
and pulp industry may make any manufacturer take a wrong decision in the areas of product pricing,

market segmentation and product quality. This underscores the need for manufacturers to belong to
one of the relevant bodies in the sector. Although she says no formal training is rigidly needed, a gap
in the right flow of information can cause a serious hiccup.
It is also important to determine, first of all, the kind of market one is out to serve. This will
determine a lot of things, including the product profile, quality and volume. But it is also possible that
one can incorporate all sectors-individual and corporate. It all depends on ones capability, she
says.
The raw materials needed are partly imported and partly sourced locally. With the reactivation of the
Nigerian Paper Mill, Jebba, about a year ago, Okeowo says the problem of paper importation has
been brought under control, with its attendant foreign exchange implications. Imported raw materials
are now limited to ink and some other inputs, like gum. But she says these too have local
alternatives- a situation that now makes the business less challenging, compared with what used to
happen about three years ago.
Envelopes can be in the range of white and brown official envelopes; plain or peal; bag sizes and
other sizes, depending on formats and specifications.
With over 25 years experience on the business, Okeowo believes that the most critical challenge is
power, which eats deep into profits.
Once you are able to have a good location, the right business plan and a good concept on the
business niche, she says operation can start. She, however, warns that starting the business is not
as important as sustaining a good market share.
Boluji Awodiya is a small scale envelope manufacturer on Olowu Street, Ikeja.
To him, the maker of Good News Envelope says it is possible to begin with a start-up capital of
N100,000.
He explains, I operate here from this shop, with just these locally fabricated sealing and cutting
machines that cost me less than N60,000. I source my inputs like gum from the open market. All I do
mostly is to be here to give the right supervision so that the two boys that work with me do not mess
my work up.
Once you are known, and you are careful enough to sustain the market, your clients will grow. It all
depends on the quality of your finishing, stressing that a small scale operator does not need to
produce all sizes of envelopes.

I concentrate on small sizes and official envelopes, which I know are well needed by offices and
individuals. This, I believe, is my strength, he says, noting that fuelling generators all the time
retards growth.