The National Security Council (NSC) presided by President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered immediate reopening of Dangote Cement factory at Obajana in Kogi State.
The Council directed that the should be re-opened for business.
Council also advised parties involved to seek judicial determination of the ownership of the cement factory.
Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, who briefed newsmen, said the commitment of government towards resolving the issue legally, made the Council to order its re-opening.
Aregbesola said: “The council noted the development in Kogi and has ordered the reopening of the cement factory; it has also advised that all issues relating to that industry or factory should be resolved legally. Nobody must take law into their hands, either as a government or an individual.
“We are committed to guaranteeing and providing employment for Nigerians, so whatever will, in any way, hinder that must be discouraged. So, in that regard, the cement industry in Obajana must be reopened and all issues that are in dispute should be resolved legally.”
Recall that the factory was locked in the aftermath of a probe by the Kogi State House of Assembly questioning the authenticity of contract of partnership with Dangote group.
