Afrigather David Umahi, Minister of works, is urging cement firms in Nigeria to reverse the latest hike within the value of cement.
He stated this shortly after inspecting BUA cement manufacturing facility in Sokoto State on Thursday.
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Based on the minister, the brand new presidential order is mandating all cement manufacturing firms to take care of the earlier value of the commodity to ease the financial hardships Nigerians are experiencing.
“I wish to encourage them to abide by the directive of Mr. President in order that we are able to obtain huge housing programme and the renewed hope agenda of concrete roads of by the President.
“When the chairman of the corporate visited Mr President final week, he assured that the fifth line will quickly start operation and with my go to right here, I can verify the fifth line, although ready to be commissioned has already commenced operation.’
He recommended the administration of the corporate for guaranteeing cleanliness throughout the complete premises of the corporate.
Accompanied by the Senate committee chairman on housing, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, the Minister stated the federal authorities was embarking on 372 kilometres of street, twin carriageway from Zaria to Sokoto State.
“I’m right here to see issues for myself, as you’re conscious, the federal authorities is at present embarking on 372 twin kilometers of street of which the primary part might be executed with Asphalt, whereas the step down might be executed with concrete.
“For those who calculate the 372 kilometers, as a result of it’s twin carriage approach into two will give us complete of 744 kilometers.
“The second 372 kilometers might be performed with pure concrete consistent with the renewed hope agenda of Mr President.”
