Dangote,block moulders brainstorm on building collapse

Dangote Cement and the National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria (NABMON), have converged in Kaduna to brainstorm on their roles in the growth of building construction in Nigeria particularly building collapse. Daily Trust gathered that the meeting became necessary with regards to the allegation on substandard cement and blocks whenever a building collapses in […]

Dangote Cement and the National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria (NABMON), have converged in Kaduna to brainstorm on their roles in the growth of building construction in Nigeria particularly building collapse.
Daily Trust gathered that the meeting became necessary with regards to the allegation on substandard cement and blocks whenever a building collapses in the country.
Director, Sales, Dangote Cement, Gbenga Akinyombo, said the company would never compromise standard no matter the challenge, saying to ensure that, the company was expanding its plants to make the cement more close, accessible and affordable.
He said, "Quality of cement coming out from Dangote cement plant cannot be manipulated even though there is minimum attempt to adulterate it. The quality is tested not by human being but robot which has addressed the possibility of having human errors.
Group Head, Civil and Building Department, Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), Engr Ugbaja Joseph, said his organization was satisfied with quality of cement from Dangote plant but at that, all the end users must come together to know where and who is doing the wrong or right thing with intention of taking fast action where necessary.
"We are already achieving results because when there is building collapse, the blame is always on cement. Dangote cement is good. We have been visiting them, we have certified them after testing their products,"he said.
He however urged block moulders to report those among them moulding substandard blocks and take necessary action to nip it in the bud.