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Dangote Group to Build 6mmtpa Cement Plant in Ogun State

The new facility will have a capacity of 6 million metric tons per annum and will significantly boost the company’s existing production capacity in the country.

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Dangote Group, Africa’s largest conglomerate, has signed a deal with China Sinoma International Engineering to build another cement plant in Itori, Ogun State, Nigeria, News About Nigeria reports.

The new facility will have a capacity of 6 million metric tons per annum and will significantly boost the company’s existing production capacity in the country.

The deal was signed by the Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote alongside the Group Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects & Portfolio Development, DIL, Devakumar Edwin, while China Sinoma Engineering was represented by its Group President, Yin Zhisong, and the company’s Chairman, Liu Renyue.

The new cement plant will provide employment opportunities for local residents, contribute to the development of the region and support the government’s efforts to diversify the economy. The project will also strengthen the company’s position as a leading producer of cement in Africa and enhance its competitiveness in the global market.

Dangote Group has a long history of investment in the Nigerian economy, with a focus on creating jobs and driving economic growth. The company has invested heavily in infrastructure development, including roads, bridges and ports, and has been a key player in the country’s agricultural sector.

The new cement plant in Ogun State will help the company to meet the growing demand for cement in Nigeria and other African countries. The plant is expected to become operational within the next two years and will have a positive impact on the local economy.

Dangote Group’s latest investment in Ogun State is a major step forward for the company and for Nigeria. The new cement plant will provide much-needed employment opportunities and support the country’s economic growth. The project is a testament to Dangote Group’s commitment to investing in Africa and its determination to help drive the continent’s development.

Dangote Cement is Africa’s leading cement producer with 51.6Mta production capacity across Africa with Nigeria accounting for 35.25Mta.

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