Daikin Industries, the global leader in air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and referation (HVAC-R) solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its footprint in Nigeria.

Speaking during a visit to Sacral Industries Limited’s factory and assembly plant in Lagos, Kanwaljeet Jawa, Chairman and Managing Director of Daikin India, emphasized the company’s strategy to leverage its Indian operations for growth in Africa. He highlighted Nigeria’s market potential, noting its similarities to India in pricing, consumer needs, and business processes.

“With Japan’s innovative technologies and our partners’ local expertise, we are positioned to become the leading air-conditioning brand in Nigeria,” Jawa said. He praised DaiTech Nigeria Limited, Daikin’s distributor, for driving knowledge transfer, skill enhancement, and eco-friendly product innovation.

Jawa expressed confidence in Daikin’s capacity to meet Nigeria’s rising demand for air conditioning solutions, targeting 10% market share in the room air-conditioning segment. He affirmed the company’s commitment to continued investment in research, technology, and infrastructure to strengthen its market presence.

Chairman of Sacral Industries Limited, Bhojraj Rupani, welcomed Daikin’s renewed focus on Nigeria, expressing optimism about delivering high-quality and affordable products tailored to local needs. “With DaiTech