Nigeria: The Bauchi State government has approved a US$7.9m road project to support the development of the Gwana cement plant in Alkaleri. 10,000 people will be employed in the construction of the plant before it commences production in the next two years, according to Leadership News. Feasibility studies for the plant have reached an advanced stage for the location of the plant by Resident Cement Company.
The plant will generate 100MW of electricity for the plant from coal, with surplus power supplied to nearby communities.
