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| Eng. Mbilinyi. |
More than two million metric tonnes of cement are expected to be
produced in the country each year after completion of the construction of a
large factory in Mtwara region.
The massive investment, which is expected to create about 400 jobs, is
implemented by a renowned Nigerian tycoon, Mr Aliko Dangote, through his
company Dangote Group.
The TIC boss made the explanation here over the weekend during a visit
at a site where the factory would be built.
"This investment will help boost the economy of the southern
regions and the whole country at large," he said when addressing
journalists here.
Explaining on the importance of the investment expected to be completed
after 18 months, Mr Mbilinyi said that apart from creating jobs, the factory
would stimulate other investments in the southern parts of the country.
He noted that it is the friendly investment climate created by the government
and the private sector that has attracted Mr Dangote to come in Tanzania. The
investor has interests in various parts of Africa.
"The government will continue improving the investment climate in
order to win the hearts of more potential investors and existing ones," he
noted.
On his part, the Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Mr Joseph Simbakalia,
said that cement is a requisite in modern construction. Therefore, the coming
of the factory is a blessing for people in Southern parts of the country.
"This investment adds up to what Mtwara will contribute to the
nation's coffers," he said, referring to the gas deposits available in the
region.
Mr Simbakalia said that it was no secret that the region has a lot of
investment potentials that were yet to be utilized.
He, hence, called on local and foreign investors to take advantages of
available opportunities. He also appreciated the efforts by the government
through TIC in promoting and marketing the existing investments in the country.
The Dangote soil expert, Mr John Olalokun, said that they have already
done a thorough investigation and concluded that the region has enough raw
materials needed for setting up a cement factory.
"We will do our best for this region and the whole country at
large," the expert noted.
Source: The Daily News, http://dailynews.co.tz
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