SAN FRANCISCO, August 05, (THEWILL) – Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the two coal mines in the Ankpa area of Kogi State, into which his company has invested $160m, will become operational within 30 days.
The business mogul made this known during a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, at the Government House in Lokoja, to discuss the new direction agenda policy of the state government.
He reassured the governor of his cooperation and plans to ensure the development of the state and create jobs adding that he is ready to partner with the government in diversifying its economy through agricultural development and building of roads.
On the Obajana/Kabba Road, he said that it will cost N11b to complete the project as the Federal Government has released the sum of 5.2billion naira.
In his response, Gov. Bello assured Dangote of the safety of the company and his investment in the state.
He urged Dangote to continue with his cooperate social responsibility project, stating that he should continue to invest in the state for more job creation.
“We will give the necessary support to Dangote in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) towards Kogi and its people,” Bello declared.
Story by David Oputah
