Business mogul, Aliko Dangote, has\u00a0 hailed efforts of the FG in revitalising the solid mineral sector.<\/p>\n
Dangote who spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of Okpella cement financed by his group, noted that the sector could provide employment and improve non-oil revenue.<\/p>\n
According to him, the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was on the right path in the diversification of the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
He hailed efforts of the President in revitalising the solid mineral sector, noting that the sector could provide employment and improve non-oil revenue.<\/p>\n
His assertion followed new policies implemented through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment as well as Ministry for Solid Mineral Development.<\/p>\n
Dangote noted that the new plant could transform the economy of Okpella and Edo State.<\/p>\n
Dangote said investment in local cement plants saved Nigeria $3 billion spent on importing cement.<\/p>\n
He urged the private sector to invest in critical areas of the economy since the Federal Government has expressed readiness to resuscitate the industrial sector.<\/p>\n
Dangote said he would always invest in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria remains the best place to invest in the world.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cWhile others are sitting and waiting, the Dangote Group is thinking ahead by investing in additional cement capacities in Okpella in Edo State and Itori in Ogun State. We have also invested in a 100MW Power Generation Plant for Itori and Okpella.<\/p>\n
\u201cA key factor that drives investments in an economy is the presence of an investor-friendly business climate. Indeed, Edo State is one of the most attractive investment destinations in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe economic reforms in Edo State, especially in tax, innovations in rural finance and investment on infrastructure, have produced an enabling environment that has further provided a platform for future growth. These factors encouraged us to consider Edo State as the right destination for this investment.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy this investment, Dangote is increasing its production capacity, thus maintaining its leadership in the industry. The Okpella six million capacity plant will take our local capacity to 35m mtpa, and with the coming on stream of the 6m mtpa plant at Itori in Ogun State, our local capacity will go up to 41m mtpa.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project, he added, \u201cis only one of our several successful projects in parts of the country and outside in more than 15 other locations in African countries, in line with our Pan African investment strategy\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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