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Dangote launches ‘BlocMaster’ for cement moulders

Sep 20, 2018   •   by   •   Source: Proshare   •   eye-icon 3039 views

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Buildersand other stakeholders have lauded the BlocMaster Cement which was formallylaunched by Dangote Cement PLC yesterday in Kano, Kano State, describingit as extra strong and the best for block moulding in Nigeria.

 

 Beforeit was officially rolled out yesterday, the innovative cement product had beenadjudged ideal by the country’s engineers, builders and block makers, due toits rapid setting within an hour, its strength and top quality.

 

Multitudeof block makers in attendance lauded the company’s innovate efforts and after ademonstrative test also confirmed its strength and asserted that surely, it isthe best product for building construction for now, from the stable of Dangotecement.

Speakingat the official unveiling of the cement yesterday, Kano State GovernorAbdullahi Umar Ganduje called on all Nigerians to patronize the new cement tohelp minimize the menace of collapse building in the country.

 

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TheGovernor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government AlhajiUsman Alhaji commended the Management of Dangote Group, adding that it hasalways been supportive in all sectors of the economy.

 

GroupManaging Director, Dangote Cement Plc Eng. Joe Makoju said the new brand is aproduct of years of deep research, adding that it has been tested and approvedby builders nationwide.

 

Accordingto him, it is strong and affordable to Nigerians because of its rapid setting,especially during raining season.

 

“Thisis a new era. This is a new quality. This is a product of research,” Mr. Makojusaid.

Speaking,Group Chief Marketing Officer Oare Ojeikere said the new cement is multipurposeand very strong, urging Nigerians to adopt it for all construction purposes.

Hesaid he was happy that hundreds of builders in Kano had used it before thelaunch.

Theimmediate past chairman, Nigeria Institute of Building and Director ConsultancyServices, Science and Technical Schools Board, Kano State Abdullahi AlhassanSanSan said he was elated because the new cement block will address the issueof collapse building in the country.

 

Speakingalso at the event, Manager Magina Blocks Industries Kano Nura Musa Yahayah saidhe has used the block and can therefore recommend it to Nigerians. According tohim: “I can recommend this product. I have personally used it and I am veryconvinced that it is the best for those of us who are in the business of cementmoulding. It is strong and sets very fast. This is the product that we need atthis time and we are grateful to the Management of Dangote Cement for giving usthis product”

ChairmanKano State Concrete Block Makers and Allied Products Association Alhaji UmarFaruk Musa said the cement innovation will translate into more income for blockmakers and in the long run for Nigeria.

Hecommended Alhaji Aliko Dangote for yet another giant stride, a week after aflour brand was unveiled by the same Group.



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