Dangote Cement has demonstrated how to put into appropriate use, its variants of cement to achieve the best results, as part of its public enlightenment programme.
At the on-going Trade Fair in Enugu, the company gathered together stakeholders in the built industry and demonstrated the use of its Falcon cement brand, saying, ‘when you used appropriately, the consumer is guaranteed solid structure that can withstand any weather.’
The practical demonstration of the use of the cement brand in the full glare of block moulders and other construction experts involved building, plastering, and tiling and band screeding four dwarf walls with the product.
Coordinator, Artisans Training, Dangote Cement, Mr. Johnson Olaniyi, who conducted the demonstration of the use of Falcon Cement brand in four categories said, the product comes with several benefits even as it is pocket friendly.
He explained that the use of Falcon Cement in screeding produces a smooth surface that would require less quantity of paint, adding that, the smoothness of the wall after the screeding should be the desire of all prospective house owners.
He pointed out that the binding power of Dangote Falcon Cement enables tiles to stick easily to walls and surfaces as the artisans watch tilers used Dangote Falcon Cement to place tiles on walls and surfaces.
The Regional director, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Engr. Fred Akingbesote said, the initiative by Dangote Cement to conduct a practical demonstration of the uses of its Falcon Cement brand is commendable and should be emulated by other cement producers.
The SON director said the demonstration has enlightened and educated end-users of cement on the importance of using grades of cement for specific and prescribed jobs.
He urged the management of Dangote Cement not to relent but do more to educate users on the qualities and strengths of each grade of cement, adding that, SON is ready to collaborate the cement company in this regard.
Also, president, Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines & Agriculture, (ECCIMA), Mr. Jasper Nduagwuike noted that, Dangote Industries Limited has added a lot of value to the growth of the Nigerian economy as it is operating in almost every sector of the economy.
According to him, the exploits of Dangote Group shows great level and high degree of vision, creativity, thinking, research, innovation, doggedness, hard work and industry.
Enugu Regional Sales director, Dangote Cement, Dr Abayomi Shittu said that Chambers of Commerce & Industry occupies a unique position in driving economic development through their activities.
According to him, “there is no gainsaying the fact that ECCIMA is unique. This is because Enugu State has one of the largest concentration of industries in the South East/South-South geopolitical region and serve as a corridor for transportation of goods, services, and people between the two regions and the rest of Nigeria.”
