Dangote to support Kogi government to diversify economy

Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, has promised to support Kogi State government to diversify its economy.

Dangote made the pledge at the weekend at the Kogi State Government House, Lokoja, during a courtesy visit to Governor Yahaya Bello in the ‘New Direction Agenda’ policy of the state government.

Dangote, who came with his special adviser on industries, Stephen Makoju, said the stride was for joint development with the state, saying the Group was more determined than ever to come to the help of the state in diversification of its economy in massive job creation, agricultural development and building of roads, which had become more important in the life of the state and the country. He equally pointed out that his company had been dragged into mining, adding that $160 million had been sunk into coal mine in Ankpa and the building of the road, which had also gulped N5.2 billion.

Earlier, Governor Yahaya Bello expressed the state’s determination to ensure that Dangote succeed as number one cooperate individual to be appreciated in the area of support, saying, “We will ensure the necessary support to Dangote for his successes as concerning Kogi State and its citizens.”

 

VICTORIA NNAKIAIKE