LAGOS State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Sunday, formally introduced the president of the Dangote Group of Companies and arrowhead of the proposed Dangote Refineries and Petrochemical Company in the zone, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to the host communities of Lekki Free Trade Zone.
The development signalled the formal take-off of the multi-billion naira investment at the zone.
The major highlight of the ceremony was the unanimous agreement by the host communities to accept and cooperate with the company and other investors in the development of the zone.
Fielding questions from newsmen after the ceremony, which featured acclamation by members of the communities, including traditional rulers and community leaders, as well as youths, Governor Fashola expressed joy at the development, saying it signalled a breakthrough in the quest to fast track development in the zone.
Also fielding questions from newsmen, Alhaji Dangote lauded the governor for the initiative to establish the trade zone, saying it would be the biggest in Africa.
“Looking at what the governor has done by bringing this here, I can assure you that this is going to be the biggest free trade zone on the African continent and I know that the people will begin to show their appreciation,” Dangote said.
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