By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Government, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MSM Cement Limited to establish a three million tons per annum capacity cement factory in the state.
The MoU was signed by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State and the Chairman of the company, Alhaji Mu’azzam Mairawani at the Kebbi Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
In his remark, Governor Idris assured of his government’s unwavering commitment to providing an enabling environment for the cement factory to fully take off and thrive in the state.
He said that the establishment of the cement factory in Kebbi is a privilege, adding that there were other places that wished to have this kind of opportunity but they didn’t.
“Coupled with reducing the number of unemployed youths, is also very key and important to us because the chairman of MSM Group said they are going to employ direct and indirect jobs of about 45,000.
“So, this is not a small thing. Honestly you have added value to us as people of Kebbi.
“I want to assure you that Kebbi will do everything possible to ensure that we provide an enabling environment for you to operate.
“The Federal Government will benefit, the State Government will benefit, apart from the company, even our people will also benefit.”
The governor, who said Kebbi and the Federal Government have a very good working relationship, thanked President Bola Tinubu for the recent award of some road contracts in the state, most importantly, Koko-Dabai road.
Earlier, the Chairman of MSM Cement Ltd., Mairawani said the event marks a significant milestone not only to the company but also the future of Nigeria’s cement industry and the economic landscape of Kebbi.
He said that the company is committed to the construction of modern cement factory in Kebbi using the latest technology to come to the market with a brand name MSM Kebbi Cement.
“The decision is not only for the availability of limestone deposits in Kebbi but for the welcoming attitude and business friendly reception of the people of Kebbi and most encouraging, the good heart of the Kebbi Governor”.
