Dangote has taken a different stand on the current economic policies of President Muhammadu Buhari which has attracted intense criticisms from the Nigerian masses.
President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said yesterday that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was on the right path in the diversification of the nation’s economy, according to the Nation.
His assertion followed new policies implemented through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment as well as Ministry for Solid Mineral Development.
Dangote spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of Okpella cement financed by his group. He hailed efforts of the President in revitalising the solid mineral sector, noting that the sector could provide employment and improve non-oil revenue.
Dangote noted that the new plant could transform the economy of Okpella and Edo State. Dangote said investment in local cement plants saved Nigeria $3 billion spent on importing cement.
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.
Dangote said he would always invest in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria remains the best place to invest in the world.
He said: “While 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.
“A 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.
“The 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.
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