As part of its industrialization agenda, the Ebonyi State Government has constituted a 15-member committee to oversee the reactivation of the NIGERCEM Factory in Nkalagu.

 

According to a public service announcement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Monday Uzor, the committee will be inaugurated by Governor Rt. Hon.  Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Conference Room, Office of the Governor, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki.

 

The committee comprises prominent figures including Mrs. Catherine Ogbu, Prof. Adline Idike, Hon. Iduma Igariwey, Associate Prof. Ben Odoh, Hon. Sunday Eze, Sen. Chris Nwankwo, Sen. Ken Eze, Sen. Antony Ani, Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Engr. Elias Mbam, Sen. Sonni Ogbuoji, Barr. Roy Umahi (SAN), Sen. Obinna Ogba, Sen. Slyvanus Ngiji Ngele, and Chief Ben Okah.

 

The move is expected to boost economic activities and create job opportunities in the state.