President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed cement companies to revert to the old price as it was in the country.
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, revealed this to newsmen yesterday, shortly after inspecting BUA cement factory in Sokoto.
The minister said during a meeting with the manufacturers, the President directed them to revert to the earlier price of cement.
I want to encourage them to abide by the directive of Mr. President so that we can achieve massive housing programme and the renewed hope agenda of concrete roads of by the President, he said
Senator Umahi commended the company for completing its 5th line, testifying that, When the chairman of the company visited Mr. President last week, he assured that the 5th line will soon commence operation, and with my visit here, I can confirm 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.
Accompanied by the Senate committee chairman on Housing, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, the Minister said the Federal Government was embarking on 372 kilometres of road, dual carriage way from Zaria to Sokoto State.
Also speaking, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, commended BUA management for living up to expectations in the discharge of its responsibilities.
He also appealed to the management of the company to in addition to improved capacity in its production also ensure the availability of the product to the masses at affordable prices so as to meet up with the current administration of housing for all.
Speaking earlier in his welcome address, the Managing Director of the company, Engr. Yusuf Binji, assured that with the fifth line, the company will ensure massive production of the product in the company.
He said the increase in the production of cement will further push down the price of the product in the market.
