Dangote set to construct Nigeria’s largest port in Ogun

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, on Monday said his company is set to build Nigeria’s largest port in  Ogun State free trade zone.

He attributed the investment in Olokola in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state to the investor-friendly policies of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the governor at his office in Abeokuta, Dangote noted that the state had positioned itself as the manufacturing ‘bedrock’ of the nation and become one of Nigeria’s most attractive investment destinations.

He lauded Abiodun’s vision and policies and recalled how the previous administration demolished his facilities on two occasions.

“Our factory at Itori was demolished twice. During the second incident, not just the factory but the fence was pulled down, so we abandoned the project,” Dangote said.
“However, due to Governor Abiodun’s efforts, we have returned. Anyone visiting the factory now would be amazed at the progress achieved.”

He also said that his company had earlier had earlier abandoned its plan to invest in the Olokola Free Trade Zone in the Ogun Waterside Local Government because the previous disappointments.

“Thanks to your policies and a favourable business climate, we are returning to Olokola. Plans are underway to construct Nigeria’s largest port,” he said.

According to him, two new cement plant lines with a combined capacity of six million metric tonnes per annum had been built in Itori.
He added that 12 million metric tonnes per annum cement plant is also sited at Ibeshe, hence boosting the group’s production capacity in the state.

He disclosed that the combined output of the company’s plants in Ogun State would reach 18 million metric tonnes annually, making it Africa’s top cement-producing region.

Dangote stressed that Nigeria’s growing economy required private firms to support government initiatives, and Dangote Group remained committed to national development, adding that
his company is dedicated to investing in Nigeria and transforming the economy by showing unwavering belief in the country and its people.

Governor Abiodun thanked Dangote for the visit, and for his trust in the state and continued commitment to Nigeria’s economic progress.

“Your selfless promotion of Nigeria globally is commendable. Your life story remains an inspiration to many young Nigerians striving for success,” Abiodun said.

“Ogun welcomes your renewed investment. Today, March 17, is historic – the same month you broke ground for the Lagos refinery project.

“You have not only completed the Itori factory but also chosen to develop Nigeria’s largest port here. For this, I express my profound gratitude.”