Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has signed an Executive Order mandating the relocation of the Coal Camp spare parts and allied trades markets to the new International Spare Parts and Allied Trades Park.

The newly designated site spans Udi and Ezeagu local government areas along the Enugu-Onitsha Road.

This new market is designed with world-class infrastructure, including safety codes, a fire service station, a truck park, a clinic, and residential areas for traders.

The order, titled “Designation and Establishment of the Enugu International Motor Spare Parts and Allied Traders Park,” was signed in the presence of the state’s Attorney General, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, and leaders of the spare parts dealers’ association at the Government House on Friday.

Governor Mbah assured traders that the new market was purpose-built with all necessary amenities, addressing the shortcomings of the Coal Camp Market.

This new market is designed with world-class infrastructure, including safety codes, a fire service station, a truck park, a clinic, and residential areas for traders,” he said.

The President of the Enugu Motor Spare Parts Dealers Association, Chief Michael Nomeh, expressed gratitude, noting that previous administrations had failed to fulfill similar relocation promises.

“Since 1999 we have heard numerous promises to relocate us, but none were kept. Governor Mbah has proven to be a leader of action, fulfilling this promise in less than two years,” Nomeh said.

Source: DailyTrust 

The Federal Government has given approval for the construction of a modular refinery in Abia State.

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti said the modular refinery would be built by H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited.

Otti spoke during the flag-off of the reconstruction of 11.1 kilometers Obehie-Umudibia-Owaza road.

He said the refinery would be cited at the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) in Owaza, Ukwa West local government area of the state. Flagging-off the road project at St. Ann Secondary School, Obehie Asa,

Otti said that the road at completion, would boost marketability and viability of Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP). He said that significant changes would occur in the area after the completion of the road.

This project is therefore not just about creating access to the towns and villages along these corridor, it is more about reviving dormant economic assets, opening new horizons and reigniting the dreams that once starred the souls of our fathers.

“I’ll like to inform you that just a few days ago, we got the good news that the Federal Government has approved a modular refinery which would be cited inside the AIIP. ▪︎The Nation

▪︎Aliko Dangote, the largest cement producer in the domestic market.

Nigeria’s cement industry is set to increase its output to 78 million metric tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) with the entry of two new players.

Ohibaba.com exclusively reports that MSM Cement and Resident Cement are poised to add a combined capacity of 13 Mt/yr, with MSM Cement planning a 3 Mt/yr plant in Kebbi State and Resident Cement developing a larger 10 Mt/yr facility in Bauchi State.

The Kebbi project marks a new initiative, supported by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) valued at US$2.4 billion between the state government and MSM Cement.

The Chairman of MSM Group, Alhaji Muazzam Mairawani, indicated that the plant will be built in four phases, each costing US$600 million, with the first phase expected to commence production by early 2027.

Originally established in the fertilizer sector, MSM Group has diversified into oil and gas, shipping, and agriculture. In contrast, the Bauchi project is already further advanced, with an MOU worth US$1.5 billion signed in mid-2024.

It also includes plans for a 100MW power plant, a dam, and various amenities to benefit the local community.

The state reportedly holds a 10 percent  stake in the project, which is partly backed by Sinoma Nigeria Company.

Currently, the Nigerian cement market is led by major players including Dangote Cement, Lafarge Africa, and BUA Cement, which collectively produce 60 Mt/yr.

Dangote Cement, the largest producer, has a capacity of 35.25 Mt/yr across its four plants, while BUA Cement has recently expanded to reach 20 Mt/yr.

Lafarge Africa adds another 10.5 Mt/yr to the total production capacity in the country. With the newcomers, Nigeria’s total cement capacity is expected to exceed 78 Mt/yr, solidifying its position in the industry.