WE WON’T’ COMPROMISE CEMENT QUALITY, SAYS DANGOTE

The management of Dangote Group has said that under no circumstances would any of its subsidiaries compromise on its quality just as it said that operations at any of the factories and plants are environmental and community friendly.
The company made this known in a statement issued at the weekend against the background of the on-going debates on the appropriate quality of cement and environmental impact of production plants.
Dangote group, a leading producer of cement and household products in the statement signed by its Group Head, Corporate Communication, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, explained that the Group was mindful of the quality of its products and has been adhering strictly the acceptable best global practices.
The group stated that it had no issue with the cement quality which has recently become a subject of controversy, saying that all along the company has been manufacturing the best quality which 42.5 grade good for building.
According to him, the cement quality being churned out from all the Dangote cement plants are controlled by robots to eliminate any human error.
It also said that the emission at all its cement factories had been in tandem with the global requirement because it deployed latest technology that reduces noise to the barest minimum and almost eliminate emission.
The issue of environmental pollution from factories operating from Ogun State had attracted public petition to the Ogun State House Of Assembly which is currently holding a public hearing on the petition.
However, it should be noted that Dangote cement was not one of the companies summoned over the issue of pollution as the Ogun House Committee on Environment said it was satisfied with the operations of Dangote group within the state.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Devarkuma Edwin said that Dangote Cement chose to produce 42.5 cement grade as it is stronger and has better qualities.
According to him, the cement grade possesses higher strength capability and is rapid setting making it the preferred grade among block makers, builders and construction workers.
Further explaining why Dangote Cement is laying emphasis on the production of 42.5 grade cement, Mr Edwin said that prior to the nation attaining self-sufficiency in cement production, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) stipulated the 42.5 grade as the grade accepted one to be imported into the country and all importers complied. Dangote Cement as a responsible market leader has continued to produce 42.5 grade in its three plants in strict adherence to the stipulations of the SON.