The Dangote Cement Company has announced a N6.5 billion investment to construct a 7.5km link road connecting its Okpella factory directly to the main highway.
Plant Director Mr. Ismael Mohammed disclosed during an interview on Tuesday that construction began in May 2026 and is scheduled for full completion and inauguration by May 2027.
The project involves building a concrete road equipped with dual-side drainage channels and solar-powered street lighting to improve access for staff, stakeholders, and host community residents.
Mohammed noted that the company prioritized the project to eliminate business bottlenecks and enhance security along the route following past security incidents linked to the isolated location.
The construction contract for the road project was awarded to Rockseed, a Nigerian subsidiary of a Chinese firm, in Okpella.
