Minister Of Works Umahi Summons Urgent Meeting With Cement Manufacturers Over High Cost Of Cement In Nigeria
By Joyce Onuora
The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, has summoned an urgent meeting of all cement manufacturers in Nigeria following the high cost of cement, despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors ,
Those invited are:
- Dangote Plc,
- BUA Plc
3.Larfarge and others.
According to a press release signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Works on Media, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, the meeting shall hold on Monday,19th February, 2024, at Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi-Abuja by 1 pm.
Engr Umahi said: “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”.
