BUA Group plans new Ebonyi plant

Nigeria's BUA Group Ltd has announced plans to set up a plant in Okpoto, Ebonyi State. The company plans to use the large deposits of limestone and coal in the state and surrounding area to power and supply the facility. Alongside the demand for cement in the state, the facility is also expected to serve the southeastern market of the country.

"We want to set up a cement plant here so that the south-eastern markets will benefit," said Kabiru Rabiu, CEO.

David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, noted that the state’s infrastructure would develop with more cement plants. "Building with concrete is the answer to quality and good road. It is capital intensive but will be achievable," said Mr Umahi.