Dangote Accuses Amosun of Demolishing His Cement Plant Twice, Revives $800M Project

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun of demolishing his cement plant twice during his tenure.

Dangote made the claim on Monday during a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a video from the meeting, he alleged that the Amosun administration twice pulled down his cement factory while it was under construction.

He said:

“I deem it fit to have it on record that the factory we are visiting now in Itori, it’s because of His Excellency that we came back. That factory was demolished twice.

“We started building, then Amosun demolished it. The second time, we started again, he demolished not only the factory, including the fencing, so we left.

“But right now, we’re coming back because of His Excellency, my brother, Prince Dapo Abiodun. When we go there, you’ll be very surprised.”

The Ogun State Government stated that Abiodun met with Dangote to discuss expanding investment opportunities in manufacturing, oil & gas, and energy.

According to the government, the discussions explored ways to boost industrial production and create jobs.

The statement read:

“The engagement explored potential collaborations to boost industrial production, enhance the state’s energy infrastructure, and create new job opportunities.

“Governor Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing a business-friendly environment, positioning Ogun State as a key hub for economic growth and industrial development in Nigeria.”

Dangote also revealed that his company had resumed plans to establish Nigeria’s largest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

Additionally, he announced the construction of a 6-million-metric-ton-per-annum cement factory at Itori in Ewekoro Local Government, set for completion by November 2026.

He lamented that the nearly $800 million project should have been completed earlier if not for opposition from Amosun’s administration.