Ethiopia, Tanzania hail Dangote’s new cement plants

Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has praised the establishment of 2.5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) plant by The President of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote and promised to provide the enabling atmosphere to make the business thrive well.

The commendation, conveyed through a letter from the government of Ethiopia to the President of Dangote Group; Aliko Dangote came on the heels of a similar appreciation by the government of Tanzania over the recent ground breaking ceremony of the $500 million worth 3m mtpa cement factory at Mtwara, Tanzania by the leading cement manufacturer.  Dangote Cement had launched a 2.5m mtpa plant in Mugher, Adaberga District in Ethiopia, with a pledge by the company to ensure that it is completed on schedule.

A statement from Dangote group said the Ethiopian government in a letter to Dangote and signed by the State Minister of Industry, Tadesse Haile, said it was happy with steady progress being recorded at the plant construction site and stressed the determination of the government to do all possible to ensure the construction continues unhindered.