Senate to probe high cement prices

The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Industries to unravel the reasons behind the increase in the price of cement by producers of the commodity in Nigeria.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, directed the committee to find a possible solution to the high prices of cement and influence the manufacturing companies in the country to adhere to the regulations.

The resolution was sequel to a motion sponsored by the senator representing Kwara South, Lola Ashiru, during the plenary.