Inflation: Works Minister to Meet with Cement Manufacturers

This was made known in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Works, Mr. Uchenna Orji.The Works Minister called for the meeting due to the concern over the soaring price of cement inspite of the high demand and purchase in the construction industry.

“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” statement reads.

The companies invited for the meeting include; Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge and others.

The meeting is scheduled for the 19th of February, 2024, at the Federal Ministry of Works Headquarters, Abuja.