By Abdullahi Sabiu
Kebbi State has sealed a major industrial deal with MSM Group of Companies to establish a modern cement plant, a project expected to generate 20,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs.
At the signing ceremony in Abuja, Governor Nasir Idris hailed the agreement as a “historic moment,” emphasizing its potential to slash unemployment and transform Kebbi’s economy.
“This is a privilege many states don’t have. We will give full support to ensure this investment succeeds, benefiting both the state and federal government,” Idris said.
MSM Group Chairman, Muazzam Mairawani, credited Governor Idris’s business-friendly policies for attracting the investment. He promised a state-of-the-art plant leveraging Kebbi’s vast limestone deposits, calling it “the start of a transformative journey for Kebbi and Nigeria’s cement industry.”
Finance Minister Olawale Edun praised Kebbi’s strategic location, noting that the plant will serve both local and export markets under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
“This is exactly the kind of investment the federal government wants—one that drives productivity, job creation, and economic growth,” Edun said.
Budget Minister Abubakar Atiku Bagudu lauded Kebbi’s investor-friendly approach, calling the project proof of business-friendly reforms at both state and federal levels.
With this deal, Kebbi is poised to become a key player in Nigeria’s cement industry, boosting production capacity and driving industrial growth.
