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FG Summons Cement Manufacturers Over Price Surge

The Federal Government has taken decisive action in response to the soaring prices of cement in recent times, convening an urgent meeting with key cement manufacturers.
 
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, initiated the meeting to address the challenges faced by cement producers and the significant disparity between ex-factory prices and market rates.
 
In a statement by the Media Adviser to the Minister, Orji Uchenna Orji, it was highlighted that the government is deeply concerned about the escalating cost of cement despite extensive patronage from road and housing contractors.
Dave Umahi,
Key Manufacturers Summoned

Among those summoned by the Federal Government are prominent cement manufacturers such as Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, and others.
 
Minister Umahi's Concerns, expressing his concerns, Minister Umahi emphasized the wide gap between ex-factory prices and market rates. He stated:
 
"We are troubled by the increasing cost of cement despite substantial patronage by road and housing contractors. It is imperative that we convene this urgent meeting with all cement manufacturers in Nigeria."
Umahi acknowledged the challenges faced by manufacturers but underscored the necessity of addressing the significant price disparities and other pertinent issues to achieve a common resolution.
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Key Points to Note


Recent reports indicate a steep rise in cement prices, with a bag costing between N8,000 and N10,000, compared to the previous range of N4,000 to N5,000.

In Abuja, prices have surged even further, reaching between N10,000 and N15,000 per bag amidst the current economic crisis.

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Dangiwa, has also expressed concern over the unprecedented increase in cement and other building material prices nationwide.

Dangiwa emphasized that blaming exchange rate fluctuations alone for the situation in the sector is inadequate and unacceptable.

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