Cement Industry Offers to Help Lower Prices in One Month If Brought into Government Talks

Cement producers say they can help crash prices in 30 days if involved in government efforts
Demand for cement currently outweighs supply, causing price increases
Association warned government that giving production responsibility to just a few companies would lead to shortages
Group asks government to revisit policy that licensed more cement importers to help bridge supply gap
Works minister has summoned major manufacturers like Dangote and BUA to discuss cement price hikes now ranging from N6,500-15,000 per bag