Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun yesterday said that in the next six months, the state would be the highest producer of cement just as he urged investors to continue to partner with government in the development of the state.
Amosun, who was speaking while on facility tour to Dangote Cement at Ibese, said that? the state would take full advantage of Dangote Cement Company and? partner with other investors to transform the state economically.
He said, “The present administration is providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Every disincentive to business is being removed and with the coming of Dangote Cement to the state, Ogun will soon be the highest Cement producer in the world.”
He promised better returns on investments in the state even as he said that the nation should diversify its economy with the aim of restoring the glory of the country.
He urged the management of the company to provide necessary infrastructure in the community to enhance development and employ indigenes in order to reduce unemployment rate in the state.
In his remarks, the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said his interest was to contribute to making Nigeria an industrial giant.