Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has flagged off commencement of drilling of10 metric tonnes per annum capacity Resident Cement plant in Gwana district, Alkaleri Local Government Area.
Speaking at the occasion today in Gwana Governor Bala said the occasioned was part of his strategic vision to bolster industrial development in Bauchi State.
He said Government and Resident Cement strengthened the longstanding partnership between the Bauchi State Government and Resident Cement, a key player in Nigeria’s construction and manufacturing sectors.
Governor Bala said that the company reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a large-scale cement factory in the Gwana District of Alkaleri Local Government Area.
“This ambitious project, valued at billions of naira, promises to significantly enhance our state’s economy by creating job opportunities, improving local infrastructure, and positioning Bauchi as a pivotal hub for cement production in Northern Nigeria.
“My administration remains steadfast in creating an investment-friendly environment, as I firmly believe that partnerships like this are essential to achieving our development objectives.
“I expressed my appreciation to Resident Cement for their confidence in Bauchi State and assured them of my government’s unwavering support to ensure the success of this landmark project.”
Governor Bala said when he assumed duty as Governor, he decided to follow up the suit of his predecessors,he looked at the feasibility studies carried out by an American company who intended to come an invest but they didnot come, he approached Aliko Dangote and Abdussamad Isiaka Rabiu BUA , but they didnt show much interest from nowhere resident cement company approached him and explained their desire to invest 1.5billion dollars in cement factory.
He said the company will sale its 10 percent share to the government and 10 percent to the people of the area.
He awarded indigin certificate of the land to resident cement factory and also an indigene certificate of the state to the chairman of resident cement company.
Governor said that the cement factory would not only drive economic growth in Bauchi but also align with the national goals of industrialization and self-reliance.
He said This collaboration is a testament to the progress we can achieve through shared vision and commitment, and I am excited about the transformative impact this project will have on our state and its people,”
Governor pledged to provide adequate security and all the needed support that will help the company to succeed.
Dr. Abbas Waziri Junaid, the Group Chairman, commended the leadership and vision of the Bauchi State Governor
He said The company is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of cement annually, will also construct a 100- 150 megawatt electricity plant, and a 3000 truck parking space, among other social amenities, to support the project, which will benefit not only the company but also the host community and the state at l
Junaid said The project will not only generate employment opportunities for the teeming unemployed youths but also stimulate economic growth and development in the North East region.He said within two to three months they will build offices and deploy more equipments ,they will also built 3000 trailer parks where trailers will park and load cement.He pledged to build airstrip where helicopter and choppers will land to ease movement of people
