Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has scheduled a meeting with cement manufacturers on Monday to discuss the issue of over the increasing costs of cement.
Umahi's Special Adviser, Edward Uchenna Orji, in a statement said the Minister is concerned about the rising price of cement, especially considering the significant demand from road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.
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The cement manufacturers invited to the meeting include Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge and the other manufacturers.
Umahi was quoted as saying :
“It is common knowledge that the manufacturers have their challenges, which we shall look into, but from our findings, the disparity between ex-factory price and the market price is wide.
“We therefore need to look into the situation and other issues with a view to finding a common front”
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