The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has attended the signing ceremony for MSM Cement Ltd's Kebbi Cement Plant, a 3-million-tonne-per-annum facility aimed at driving Nigeria's industrial growth.The project, st… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Kebbi cement plant to create jobs, boost trade with $3m-tonne facility By Busola Bamidele on March 10, 2025 The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has attended the signing ceremony for MSM Cement Ltd's Kebbi Cement Plant, a 3-million-tonne-per-annum facility aimed at driving Nigeria's industrial growth. The project, strategically positioned near Nigeria's border to enhance exports under AfCFTA, is set to create 20,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs. Edun described it as a prime example of private-sector-driven investment, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic vision. Read also: Kebbi cement plant to create jobs, boost trade with $3m-tonne facility World's richest woman Alice Walton, brother lose $5.4 billion as Walmart shares decline Governor Uzodinma urges SEDC to attract foreign investment for South-East growth NAFDAC destroys N100 billion worth of illegal drugs seized from Idumota Market 2025 budget to fund scholarships for 6,500 indigent students – Reps Speaker Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, hailed the project as a transformative milestone for employment, particularly for youth and women. Other dignitaries at the event included Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. With groundbreaking and construction set to follow, the project promises to strengthen Nigeria's economy while fostering regional trade.

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