The National Security Council has directed that Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, be reopened immediately.
The Council gave the directive at a meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola who briefed reporters after the meeting said an agreement had been reached between Kogi State Government and Dangote group on the need to reopen the cement factory, urging both parties to respect the agreement.
The Minister added that the council ordered immediate reopening of the factory and advised that all issues in contention be resolved legally as government was committed to providing employment.
