By Levinus Nwabughiogu

A firm, Mangal Industries Limited has signed an agreement with a Chinese company, Sinoma to construct a 3 million metric tons per year Cement Plant and 50 Megawatts Captive Power Plant in Moba, Kogi state.

The plants are expected to be completed in early 2024.

A statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Engr. Fahad Mangal made available to Vanguard in Abuja on Thursday stated that the the total project cost is approximately USD $600 million.

“This investment is part of an ambitious investment program under the implementation by Mangal Industries Limited.

“The factory will rely on best available technology for cement production and in line with highest environmental standards. It is designed to be one of the most sustainable in the sector.

“Mangal is investing strategically in the West African Cement Industry to enable the Nigerian economy to bridge the huge infrastructure and housing deficit in the largest economy of the region.

“This investment reinforces Mangal’s commitment to Nigeria’s infrastructural & economic development and reflects its confidence in the favourable outlook of the economy in the country and the region”, the statement added.