The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has attended the signing ceremony for MSM Cement Ltd\u2019s Kebbi Cement Plant, a $3 million-tonne-per-annum facility set to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth.<\/p>\n
The project, expected to create 20,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs, is strategically positioned near the country’s border, enhancing export potential under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).<\/p>\n
HM Edun highlighted the plant as a model of private-sector-driven investment that aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s vision for economic stability, job creation, and poverty reduction.<\/p>\n
The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris called the project a historic milestone, emphasising its transformative impact on employment, particularly for youth and women. He also praised the federal government\u2019s commitment to infrastructure development in the state.<\/p>\n
Also present at the event were the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, alongside other dignitaries.<\/p>\n
The signing marks a crucial step toward industrial expansion, with groundbreaking and construction set to follow. This project will not only boost economic growth but also create lasting opportunities for the people of Kebbi State and Nigeria as a whole, \nreinforcing the country’s push for economic growth and regional trade.<\/p>\n
Signed \nMohammed Manga FCIA \nDirector, Information and Public Relations \nMarch\u00a08,\u00a02025<\/p>\n
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