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UNICEM Launches New Products In PH
The United Cement Company of Nigeria has introduced its new product called Unicem 42.5N Portland limestone cement in Port Harcourt.
Speaking during the official launching of the new product at the Port Harcourt Hall of the Hotel Presidential, in Port Harcourt, last week, the Marketing and Technical Assistant Director of the company, Mr. Vipul Agrawal, said “the initiative was to take care of 10 per cent of customers need for high quality cement for infrastructural development”.
He said the company had within the last eight years produced and sold the Unicem 32.5R high quality Portland limestone cement for all purpose application.
However, he noted that due to the increase in the development of infrastructure in Nigeria, particularly the South South and South Eastern regions, the company brought a new initiative called “Unicem 42.5N Portland cement to cater for the development needs of construction companies, especially in heavy construction works.
He added that the initiative of the company was in line with the Local Content Policy of government which is moving from import to local manufacturing, and pledged the commitment of the firm toward quality delivery.
As part of its commitment to quality delivery in Nigeria, he said additional 2.5 million ton capacity line was billed to commence in 2015.
The company also reiterated its commitment to safety standards.
The event was attended by construction companies, Heads of Government Departments and Agencies, Regulatory bodies among other stakeholders.
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Executive Director, Sales and Marketing, L&Z Integrated Farms Ltd, Zubaida Abubakar (right), explaining the company’s products to the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina (left), and other delegates of D8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, at the 4th D8 Agricultural Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Abuja, recently
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Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
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In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
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