Youths vow to resist alleged plot to frustrate Dangote Cement out of Benue state

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  • The Benue Youth Alliance for Good Governance (BYAGG) has accused the Benue state government of plotting to frustrate Dangote Cement PLC’s operations in the state
  • BYAGG said the alleged move would harm the state’s economy, lead to job losses, and worsen insecurity, given Dangote Cement’s significant contributions to the state
  • The group vowed to resist the plot and urged the government to focus on creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive

Benue youths group accused the state government of plotting to frustrate Dangote Cement out of the state.
Photo credit: Tom Saater/BloombergSource: Getty ImagesDangote Cement: Group fears job losses”We are all aware of the contribution of Dangote to the economy and well-being of Benue citizens. For the records, Dangote is highest taxpayer in Benue State, thereby contributing significantly to the Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) of Benue State,” the statement read. “Dangote Cement PLC has awarded scholarships to students from not just the host community of Mbayion, but even those from other communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, studying in tertiary institutions across the country.”Dangote Cement: Group urges Benue indigenes to actGov Alia speaks on N70k minimum wage

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