The Minister for Works, Senator David Umahi, has urged the management of BUA Cement to reduce the cost of its cement so that people will be able to afford it, News About Nigeria reports.
He stated this when he led members of his management team to the headquarters of the company in Sokoto on Thursday.
Umahi noted that the federal government is currently embarking on 372 dual-kilometer roads that span from Kaduna to Sokoto State, adding that the first phase will be done with asphalt and the second phase will be done with concrete.
“If you calculate the 372 kilometres, because it is a dual carriageway, it will give us a total of 744 kilometres.
“The second 372 kilometres will be conducted with pure concrete in line with the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President,” he stated.
He further disclosed that the chairman of the company has assured President Bola Tinubu that the 5th line will soon commence operation and that the 5th line, though waiting to be commissioned, has already commenced operation.
He, however, commended the management of the company for ensuring cleanliness within the entire premises of the company.
“I must commend you for ensuring absolute cleanliness within the environment of the company. It is also worth mentioning that no loitering around of staff in the company, this is a commendable development and I want you to keep it up,” Umahi stated.
Recall that the Federal Government and cement manufacturers resolved that the price of cement would be reduced to between N7,000 and N8,000.
However, it was discovered that retail prices increased from N7,000 to N9,500, and N13,000 nationwide as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
