NIGER STATE CERAMIC PROJECT; SULEJA
NIGER STATE CERAMIC PROJECT; SULEJA
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1980-06
Authors
ADAMU, Mohammed
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Abstract
Massive construction of dwellings is one of both the
federal and Niger State Governments priorities and its being
promoted positively. With the siting of the new federal capital
ABUJA at the door steps of Niger State and the availability of
ceramic raw materials within the State especially around Suleja
the former Abuja (Abuja pottery is internationally known for its
pottery wares because it was the only pottery Centre in Nigeria
in olden times), concept of total ceramic project is highly
desirable. Apart from improving the living standard of our
existing dwellings, high demand for ceramic tiles and sanitary
wares can be expected following the above named programmes.
This project when completed will also save large amount of money
used or spent on importation of these products by utilizing Niger
State Ceramic Raw Materials which has never been used on Industirial
base. In fact, this is the first ceramic project and the second
industrial project in the State. There are enough reserves of
raw material deposits around where this industry is sited. Apart
from Plaster of paris or gypsum which is to be imported all other
raw materials are within a maximum distance of 68 km, even the
glazes are locally found in Suleja Local Government Area.
2. It has always been in my mind right from my early years
Architecture Department to contribute tremendously to the
industrial development of Niger State and the whole Country in
general. It is my wish also to make this country of ours self
sufficient in moderm building materials so that living standard
our existing dwellings can be improved and save the large amount
of money spent on importation of these materials
3. The site for this industry is about 450m by 500m and is a
located in Zone 'A! of Suleja Industrial Area. The site is a
virgin land. In the first phase of this project about -J- of the
land will be utilized while the remaining 1-4 is for the future
expansion of only production halls as I have made adequate
arrangement in the designing of Administrative block and workers
facilities such that it can accomodate all the staff when the
industry is in full production, Maintainance department could
expand. The raw materials to be used in the industry include
Clay, Feldspar, Limestone, Silica, Kaoline, Plaster of paris or
gypsum, quartz and the glazing materials while the products
include wall and floor tiles, lavatory pans, wash-hand basin
pedestals, soap dishes, China sanitary wares, toilet reservoir
tanks, squarting close and their cinters, shower trays and bid
4. It is my design concept to treat industrial design problems
with utmost concern and give consideration to both the users
the machines. I do hope that the solutions to these problems
particular emphasis on my project and the knowledte I acquire
during my stay in Architecture Department will be of great
importance to me in the role I am to play as an Architect in
practice. To conclude, I also hope this project of mine is a
step forward in the right direction as far as my Architectural
ideologies are concerned, as it has been my wish to become an
Industrial Architect during my professional practice.
Cheers, and may God bless you all, Amen.
Pupil Architect ADAMU, Mohammed Abuja (B.Sc. Arch) Hons. A.B.U)
Description
A THESIS
PRESENTED TO THE
Department of Architecture
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
of
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
Zaria
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
of
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
NIGER STATE CERAMIC PROJECT; SULEJA June, 1980
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