Gov. Oshiomhole, Lara and Dangote at the groundbreaking ceremony of Dangote cement plant in Edo State

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote on Sunday, April 10 announced the commencement of the company's $1 billion cement plant in Okpella, Edo State. The groundbreaking ceremony of the six million metric tonnes integrated plant was part of activities to mark his 59th birthday. Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, his wife Iara and Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano are pictured at the event. More photos after the cut.