By Olaitan Ibrahim
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State.
Dangote spoke during his meeting with the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Speaking after a meeting with the Governor, Dangote revealed that the project had suffered setbacks under the previous administration, with the site being demolished twice by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
However, he credited Governor Abiodun’s pro-business policies and leadership for restoring investor confidence, paving the way for Dangote Cement’s return to Ogun State.
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 (Dapo Abiodun) 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, we’re now back. When we go there, you’ll be very surprised.”
The Itori Cement Plant, set to become Dangote Cement’s fourth greenfield project in Nigeria, is expected to boost local production, create jobs, and enhance Ogun State’s position as a leading industrial hub in the country.