Nigeria: The Edo State government signed an agreement with a Chinese firm on 27 April 2026 to build a 10Mt/yr cement plant, according to local press. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Kasim Afegbua stated in a press conference in Benin City that groundwork on the project will begin by the mid-May 2026.
“By the middle of next month, the first step towards realising the dream of producing 10Mt/yr of cement will commence. We are hopeful that even the commencement of the project alone will generate employment and help tackle social vices,” he said.
