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Dangote Group has distanced itself from the raging controversy that cement sold in Nigeria are of the 32.5 grade that can only be used for plastering, culvert and other low level construction grade.
The company said it is within the realm of Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, to fish out those manufacturing and selling 32.5 grade and ensure that only the prescribed standard cement is sold in Nigeria. Dangote Group added that it is only the regulator that can spot the difference as there are no physical features to determine the grade except through laboratory test.
But other cement manufacturers differ, saying that there should be no limitation on cement products in the market place as the 32.5 grade has been part of building in Nigeria for 54 years. They said “We believe fundamentally that consumers should have a choice of products to suit their needs and applications. Current and future standards should continue to ensure that there is a good environment for choice, competition and quality.
See more details at Vanguard newspaper
The company said it is within the realm of Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, to fish out those manufacturing and selling 32.5 grade and ensure that only the prescribed standard cement is sold in Nigeria. Dangote Group added that it is only the regulator that can spot the difference as there are no physical features to determine the grade except through laboratory test.
But other cement manufacturers differ, saying that there should be no limitation on cement products in the market place as the 32.5 grade has been part of building in Nigeria for 54 years. They said “We believe fundamentally that consumers should have a choice of products to suit their needs and applications. Current and future standards should continue to ensure that there is a good environment for choice, competition and quality.
See more details at Vanguard newspaper
