Ebonyi residents embrace cement factory in communities
August 5, 2026 12:30 am
Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifiru. Photo: Ebonyi State Government
The four communities hosting the proposed Abakaliki Cement Factory have declared support for Governor Francis Nwifiru’s effort over the project.
The communities described the move as a landmark investment that will restore Ebonyi State’s industrial heritage and create thousands of employment opportunities.
Senator Obinna Ogba, who spoke on behalf of the communities, said stakeholders from Umuhuali, Nkalaha, Nkalagu and Amezu had unanimously endorsed the multi-billion-naira project and pledged their full support for its successful implementation.
He commended the governor for personally inspecting the proposed factory site with Chinese contractors before embarking on investment mission to China, which resulted in the award of the contract, the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, and the mobilisation of contractors to commence the project.
Ogba said, “The cement factory is a major milestone in Ebonyi State’s industrialisation drive and reflects the administration’s determination to fulfil its campaign promises through sustainable economic development.
“When completed, the factory will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, stimulate commerce and entrepreneurship, promote technology transfer, expand the state’s manufacturing capacity, boost internally generated revenue, and attract more local and foreign investments.”
Reaffirming their commitment to the project, the residents pledged to maintain peace, unity and adequate security to ensure a conducive environment for the successful construction and operation of the factory.
They also appealed to the state government to sustain regular consultations and engagement with leaders and representatives of the four host communities throughout the planning, construction and operational phases of the project.
Ogba urged the government, investors and members of the public to disregard any publications or comments issued outside the recognised forum.
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