Osinbajo Commissions Cement Factory In Edo State
As part of ways to advance the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration economic plan, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, commissioned a 3 million tonne-capacity ultramodern cement plant in Okpella, Edo State.
The vice president, while delivering his speech during the event commended the Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the immediate past governor, Adams Oshiomhole, stating that their business friendly policies and preparedness to back private sector initiatives is an excellent demonstration of how to grow the economy and create jobs in the process.
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According to him, nation building is never judged by the number of new projects or fresh ideas, but by what will complete and sustain well years after.
He said, “Just reading about this magnificent complex and seeing it, am extremely proud to be a Nigerian and am sure that several of us are.
“This is a wholly Nigerian enterprise and we know that the planning, execution and successful establishment of this industrial complex was done by a Nigerian and by a Nigerian team. It’s really good to know.
“The construction of this plan is a big boost to the Nigerian economy. It means thousands of direct jobs and indirect jobs both for skilled and unskilled workers from the commencement of works to the smooth running of the production process.
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“As a matter of fact, we are told that production is on now and there is no dust, no noise, it’s all working very well.
“At the level of production already attained, it also means the consolidation of Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in cement and a big boost to our export capacity.
Osinbajo further commended the BUA group for using the most modern and efficient gas drabite in the construction of the power production facility for the plant “which combines low and economical running cost with a very high degree of reliability,” adding that the enterprise typifies the government expectations.
He said that the government is committed to creating an enabling business environment while going the extra mile to directly assist the private sector in growing the economy.
