By Alex C
AshakaCem Plc with support from other Lafarge Group’s businesses globally is set to fast-track the expansion of the company’s N100bn cement plant in the North-East. The move is imminent in the wake of guaranteeing the future of AshakaCem, enhance jobs creation in the North-East and deliver economic and social welfare to the immediate communities.
President Goodluck Jonathan, who unveiled the ground-breaking ceremony of the project in April 2014 ushered in a new phase in the capacity expansion project of the company
Having secured sufficient limestone and coal reserves to support existing plant and the new one, contracts had been signed with the main equipment and engineering suppliers. Detailed design of the equipment as well as mobilisation of the sources has commenced in a bid to ensure timely delivery of the project.
Mr. Guillaume Roux, Country Chief Executive Officer, Lafarge Nigeria and Benin Republic, stated that the investment of N100bn in Nigeria was a demonstration of its commitment to the economic growth of the country.
According to Roux, this commitment aligns with the company’s strategy to deploy its strength as a global leader with over 175 years in building materials. He noted that the huge experience of the company would be an added advantage towards providing solutions that meet global standards and fit the requirements of its customers.