Lagos — The Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA) says has set up a committee to monitor the price of cement in the country.
National President of the institute,Tunji Bolu disclosed this in Lagos at the 3rd edition of Lagos Architects Forum 2011 themed "Lagos 2.0-A Livable City (Next Level).
He said the development was to support the recent Federal Government's directive to manufacturers of cement to crash the price of the product in Nigeria.
Bolu,who commended President Goodluck Jonathan for the bold directive, said it is a right step by his administration not only to provide shelter but also to improve cost of living in the country.
"If the cost of cement is crashed,it will trickle down to everybody in the country. Standard and cost of living would improve. There would be affordable shelter."
The president announced that the institute has concluded plans to train personnel in the built industry.
According to him, the training is designed to ensure that standard and quality buildings are erected in the country.
Speaking, Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of NIA, Arc. Abimbola Ajayi commended the high turnout at the event saying the development is evidence that government and stakeholders are listening to the voice of architects in the country
He said the institute would continue to give governments quality advise toward improved built sector.
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