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Dangote Cement Obajana Secures IMS Certification, Raises Standard In Manufacturing

Post author By Victor Raji
Post date September 22, 2025

Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has successfully completed the Integrated Management System (IMS) Certification Audit.

The IMS Certification Audit was conducted over a week period by seasoned auditors from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).

The rigorous Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit reviewed the plant’s compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety standards.

The ISO system coordinator for Dangote Group, Sani Mikali, explained that the establishment of ISO Management system in Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana plant, and other plants at Gboko and Ibese was approved by the President and Chief executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, under the guidance of the Group Vice president, (Oil & Gas), D.V.G Edwin.

Mr. Mikail said the ISO Management System implementation and sustenance have recorded successes over time with valued added opportunity across the Processes and System in Dangote Cement Plants since 2010.

The Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, a strong advocate of the System, said the IMS brings numerous benefits to the company, particularly in facilitating the continual improvement of processes.

Company’s Representative, Kommineni Suresh, lauded the achievement, noting that Dangote Cement Obajana has set the pace in the industry.

“DCP Obajana is one of the first cement factories in Nigeria to attain the IMS certification,” Mr. Suresh said.

During the audit process, the Team Lead of the SON auditors, Ijeoma Nkechi Ohaemesi, applauded Dangote Cement Plc’s management for its commitment to excellence and strive for continual improvement in all the processes and operations.

Mrs. Ohaemesi said the audit certification process aims to foster deeper alignment with the Management system standards.

In her remarks, the IMS Team Lead, Akindele Temitope, highlighted the teamwork that made the success possible.

“This was only possible through management’s commitment and everyone’s dedication to this cause,” she said.

Mrs. Temitope said the certification enhances compliance, quality, safety, and improves communication and business focus.

“With this milestone, DCP Obajana reaffirms its position as an industry leader committed to excellence, sustainability, and global best practices,” she added.

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DANGOTE CEMENT DONATES VEHICLES TO LASTMA, TRACE

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Post date August 31, 2025
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… To Aid Traffic Management In Lagos, Ogun

Leading Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has donated Pick-Up vans to the traffic management agencies in Lagos and Ogun States in demonstration of its commitment to public safety, infrastructure support, and national development.

Handing over the keys to the leaderships of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) at a brief ceremony held at the Project office of the Dangote Group in Ikeja, the Dangote Cement’s Head, Social Performance, Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola expressed the Company’s management desire to contribute to the efforts being made by state governments to ease movement of people, good and services and reduce manhours wasted in vehicular traffic.

“As a leading player in our nation’s industrial landscape, Dangote Cement Plc understands that our operations go beyond business. We are part of the communities we serve, and we recognize the critical role that efficient traffic management plays in ensuring the safety of lives, the smooth flow of goods, and the overall well-being of our cities.”, he stated.

According to him, the gesture is not just a contribution, it is a partnership. A partnership built on shared values of safety, efficiency, and service to the Nigerian people, noting that the vehicles would support the agencies’ efforts at enhancing rapid response to traffic incidents, improving patrol coverage across key transport corridors and strengthening enforcement of traffic regulations for safer roads.

He pointed out that it is the belief of the Dangote Cement management that when the public and private sectors collaborate meaningfully, the results would be transformative adding that “the donation is a testament to its belief in shared responsibility—where corporate entities like ours actively support the institutions that keep our society functioning.”

“We commend the traffic management Agencies for your tireless work in managing the complexities of urban mobility. Your dedication inspires us, and we are proud to stand with you. As we hand over these vehicles, we reaffirm our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. We will continue to explore ways to support traffic safety, driver education, and infrastructure development across Nigeria.

Receiving the keys of the vehicles one after the other, both the Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Transport who led the team of TRACE, Mrs. Aderonke Tokunbo-Peters and the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki thanked Dangote Cement Plc for the good gesture and promised good use of the vehicles for the betterment of the society.

Mrs. Tokunbo-Peters described the donation as one of the moments “that stand motivating in the collective journey towards safer, more efficient, and more responsive traffic management in our cities. This donation is not just a gift of vehicles; it is a powerful statement of corporate responsibility, community partnership, and shared vision for public safety and service excellence.

“We are immensely grateful to Dangote Cement which we are proud to host in our state of Ogun, for recognizing the critical role our agency plays in maintaining order on our roads and for choosing to invest in our capacity to serve. These vehicles will enhance our mobility, improve our response times, and strengthen our presence across key traffic corridors.”

In his own remark, the General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare-Oki said the donation was a statement to what can be achieved when the private and public sectors work hand in hand.

“It reflects a deep understanding that traffic management is not just a government responsibility — it is a shared civic duty that affects every commuter, every business, and every family.

“As we receive this vehicle today, we reaffirm our commitment to using it judiciously, maintaining it diligently, and deploying it strategically to improve traffic flow, reduce accidents, and ensure the safety of all road users.”

He also parted his men and officers on the back saying; “Let me also take this moment to thank our dedicated officers and staff whose tireless efforts make our roads safer every day. With the new resources, their work will be even more impactful.

“To Dangote Cement, we say thank you — not just for the vehicles, but for believing in our mission. We look forward to deepening this partnership and exploring more ways to collaborate for the greater good. Together, let us continue to drive progress towards a safer, smarter and more connected city.”

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Ogun Revenue Agency Commends Dangote Cement for Exemplary Tax Compliance

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Post date August 26, 2025
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…lauds role as highest industrial taxpayer

The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has formally commended Dangote Cement Ibese Plant for its outstanding commitment to tax compliance and its consistent role as the highest tax-paying industrial organisation in the state.

OGIRS while on a familiarisation tour of the 12mmtp Cement Plant in Ibese led by its Director, Field Operations, Mrs. Oluwaseun Olajube praised the company management’s dedication to fulfilling its civic obligations, noting that Dangote Cement Ibese Plant has set a benchmark for corporate responsibility and financial transparency in Ogun State.

The agency also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders across Ogun State’s industrial sector, emphasising the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable economic growth and revenue generation.

Impressed by Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant’s tax credentials, Mrs. Olajube expressed satisfaction with the Company and urged it not to drop its guard, while also seeking timely documentation as well as enhanced collaboration, particularly with the Yewa North Zonal Office of the Service.

She expressed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening alliance with the Ibese Plant in the spirit of transparency, accountability, and mutual benefit and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with key stakeholders in the state’s industrial sector.

The Revenue Service boss stated, “Dangote Cement Ibese Plant continues to demonstrate excellence in tax compliance, and we are proud to acknowledge their contribution to the economic development of our state.”

OGIRS reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that rewards transparency and compliance, while encouraging other companies to emulate the example set by Dangote Cement.

Receiving the OGIRS team, Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Director, Mr. Ayyagari Subbaraidu, expressed the management’s appreciation to the Revenue Agency for the commitment and recognition demonstrated with the visit.

The recognition give to Dangote Cement, he said, was not just about numbers – “it is about leadership, integrity, and the positive impact of responsible corporate citizenship,”

He said the revenue Agency’s praise from the underscored the importance of private sector collaboration in driving sustainable revenue generation and supporting public infrastructure and services.

Subbaraidu said; “We recognise that tax revenue is the backbone of economic development of States and remain committed to upholding the principles of compliance, accountability, and transparency in all our engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.”

The visit marks a significant step in strengthening public-private sector synergy aimed at driving sustainable development and economic growth in Ogun State.

Recall that the President and Chief Executive of the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote had disclosed that the Group had paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024 to the government, making it the highest taxpayer in the country.

The disclosure came in the wake of series of award recently bestowed on the Company and its subsidiaries as Nigeria’s best compliant taxpayer business organisation and FMDQ Gold award winner for being the most active corporate organisation in the foreign exchange market.

The DIL was named Nigeria’s most tax-compliant business organisation, a development Dangote described as a testament to its unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. Additionally, the company was honoured by FMDQ for its outstanding performance as the most active corporate entity in the foreign exchange market.

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the nation’s tax regulators had during its Special Day at Lagos International Trade fair in 2024 adjudged Dangote Industries Limited as the most compliant taxpayers in Nigeria.

Its subsidiary, Dangote Cement Plc., in another development emerged as the Largest Commercial Paper Quotation on FMDQ and Single Largest Corporate Debt Issue on FMDQ during its last GOLD award held in Lagos.

The FMDQ GOLD Awards, (Global Competitiveness, Operational Excellence, Liquidity and Diversity), is a corporate tradition that recognises the resilience and agility of the Nigerian financial markets’ participants.

The award acknowledges the valuable efforts of these stakeholders, whose participation in the FMDQ markets and across the financial market infrastructure value chain of FMDQ’s businesses – Securities Exchange, Central Counterparty and Depository – have positively shaped the course of the markets and invariably impacted the development of the Nigerian economy.

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Dangote Cement Re-trains Hundreds of Truck Drivers to Boost operational efficiency

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Post date August 23, 2025
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…expresses commitment to absolute safer roads policy

Management of Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has expressed its irrevocable commitment to training and constant retraining of its truck drivers to promote operational efficiency and safe driving across Nigeria.

Speaking during its 2025 Annual Drivers’ Retreat themed, Dangote Cement’s Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak emphasised that as a leading cement manufacturer with thousands of trucks in its fleet, safety on the road remains the company’s core mandate. He said the essence of the yearly training is to remind the drivers of the core values of the brand and ensure that they are all committed to the Absolute Safer Road Policy of the Group.

The training exercise for the drivers in DCP Ibese Plant took place in Ilaro area of Ogun State, with over 900 drivers in attendance. Another extensive re-training exercise for more drivers has been scheduled to take place in Obajana, Kogi State next week.

The Dangote Cement boss reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to road safety, transparency, appropriate ethical conduct, and provision of detailed clarity on the comprehensive systems and procedures to mitigate against any incident along roads across the country.

Mr. Pathak said Dangote was a responsible organisation that consistently cooperates with the Nigeria Police and other relevant authorities in the investigation of reported incidents with support of all lawful processes, aimed at establishing the facts and routinely implement recommendations that strengthen public safety.

He explained that that every driver employed by Dangote Cement is required to undergo an extensive and rigorously structured recruitment process that includes Valid Driver’s license class G, background verification of both the driver and their guarantors, comprehensive medical evaluation, including vision screening (eye test), blood pressure checks, body mass index (BMI), random blood sugar (RBS) test as well as drug and alcohol testing.

“Other recruitment screening covers usage within a three-month detection window, ensuring identifying any history of substance use before employment, completion of a two-week intensive training programme, which consists of twelve safety modules, practical driving assessments, and written examinations”, the Cement GMD stated.

According to him, “In the past two months alone, over 2,000 prospective drivers have successfully completed this process. Only those who meet all required standards were engaged and certified to operate any Dangote Group vehicles. Our commitment to safety extends beyond recruitment. All drivers undergo mandatory pre-trip medical assessments, conducted by licensed nurses and doctors.

“These include regular checks on blood pressure, vision, and overall fitness, ensuring drivers are physically and mentally fit to operate safely. To enforce compliance with our zero-tolerance policy on substance use, random drug tests are conducted routinely across our operations.”

Mr. Pathak stated that Dangote Cement would continue to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other regulatory agencies to ensure that all training, compliance, and operational processes are not only standardised but also continuously improved, adding that these authorities are also actively involved in monitoring and evaluation of their safety practices.

He maintained that Dangote Cement remains fully committed to strengthening driver onboarding and training, enforcing strict safety and behavioural standards, applying punitive measures to curb errant driving, collaborating with government agencies, regulators, and communities to improve road safety, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compassion in everything they do.

Also addressing the assembled drivers, the Group Chief, Health Safety Social and Environment Officer & Sustainability function, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Dr. James Adenuga stressed the importance of safety protocols and noted that the process was not just to train the drivers on the consequences but to continuously remind them of essentials of safety guides.

Adenuga further stated that the regular training was to educate them in the language they understand and teach them how the training matters to them. He gave insights on the measures put in place to ensure the right individuals are recruited as drivers, saying some of the qualifications for recruiting the drivers included minimum of secondary school certificate, ability to speak English language with writing and reading skills, free of substance abuse, 2-5 years driving experience, possession of Class-G drivers’ license, guarantors and rigorous training among other measures.

“We also partner Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to train and prepare them for professional driving so as to equip and give them the basics and fundamentals to prevent them for reckless driving. We equally have a process to give recognition and award to those that profess conduct and good behaved drivers among their peers,” he added.

Taking the drivers through some requirements for safe driving, a Road Safety Expert, Mr. Oje Ebhota explained that the choice of the topic for his paper centred on safety driving habits for accident-free journeys.

Mr. Ebhota listed acts such as aggressiveness, impatient driving, use of phone while driving, taking alcoholic drink and disobedience to traffic signs, as negatives against the tenet of safe driving.

He advised the assembled drivers to be conscious of dangerous overtaking and to drive within the driving limit of 60km per hour so that they do not veer off the road and cause accidents that could affect negatively other road users.

According to him, “let me tell you all, drivers are the ambassadors of Dangote Group. Aside being ambassadors, you are also stakeholders that should be careful and consider other road users as important while on the road.”

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FOOD PRODUCTION: MINISTER LAUDS DANGOTE CEMENT OVER FARMERS’ EMPOWERMENT

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Post date July 24, 2025
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..As Ibese Plant donates farming inputs to host community farmers

Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake has lauded the management of Dangote Cement, Ibese for its contributions to the development of its host communities saying its many social investments have succeeded in fostering economic development and social cohesion in the communities.

The Minister who spoke through the Mines and Environment Compliance Officer for the South West in the Ministry, Mr. Mathew Ochimana during the handover of farm inputs to Ibese Host Communities’ Farmers on the occasion of the 2025 Farmers Empowerment Programme said the Cement Company has through its Corporate Social Responsibility such as the empowerment programmes, stimulated local economies, created jobs, support local businesses and enhanced community infrastructure.

Mr. Ochimana urged the farmers to make the best use of the farm inputs to boost food production and warned them to avoid the temptation to sell them as doing so would defeat the essence of giving them the items and would also run counter-productive to efforts at boosting food production within the communities.

Welcoming the farmers earlier, the Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant Director, Ayyagari Subbaraidu, reiterated the company’s commitment to empowering the farmers as a critical segment of the population with farming inputs support in order to boost food production.

Said he; “We provide modern farm inputs to help farmers enhance their productivity, enabling them to consistently cultivate both subsistence and cash crops at commercial scale. These inputs are donated to support better yields and offer a more modern, efficient farming experience.”

Besides the empowerment programme for farmers themed “Planting to Profit: Good Agricultural Practices for Cassava and Maize”, the Plant Director said Dangote Cement is focused on creating positive impacts within its host communities by prioritising health, quality education, empowerment, and the provision of critical infrastructure to drive socio-economic development.

Subbaraidu noted that “with the support of our stakeholders, some of whom are also here, we have achieved remarkable milestones, demonstrating that every limestone mined and every bag of cement manufactured comes with proportionate social value addition and support to the host communities.

“In the course of implementing the current Community Development Agreement signed in 2022, 240 farmers across our host communities have been empowered through training, farm inputs, and tools, contributing to the cultivation of over 600 acres of farmland and significantly boosting the local economy.”

To cap Dangote Cement’s commitment to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the farmers for enhanced food security, and increased revenue across the agricultural value chain, Subbaraidu said that each of the beneficiaries will go home: with 3 bags of 50kg NPK fertilizer; 2 bags Urea fertilizer; 3 litres of Force-Up herbicide; 1 raincoat and 1 pair of rain boots.

“To all our community stakeholders, we say a big thank you for your invaluable collaboration in creating an enabling environment for our business to thrive. Indeed, it takes strong partnerships between the Plant and the communities to achieve socio-economic progress,” the Plant Director said.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Yewa South Local Government, Olusola Akinbode, commended Dangote Cement for always rising to the occasion and he expressed satisfaction with the timely intervention and commitment of the company to community development.

He pointed out that the farmers’ empowerment programme is in tandem with the initiative of the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun’s drive to ensure food security in the state. “One of our targets is to ensure food sufficiency in the state; we did our own farmers’ empowerment in June and we distributed 11,000 cash crops, we are promising to up the number to at least 60,000 in 2026.

“Imagine if we have this and Dangote is supporting us with fertiliser, and other farm tools, very soon, Yewa will become a food basket to others.”

In his remark, the Chairman of Community Joint Consultative Committee (CJCC) Dayo Ogunyinka, expessed satisfaction that the programme in its fourth edition has been very impactful describing it as a perfect intervention towards food security and economic growth. He thanked the Dangote Cement for reaching out to the grassroot whom he described as the centre of community development.

One of the farmer beneficiaries, Iyabo Akintan from Ijako Orile host Community appreciated the company for always coming through for local farmers. She stated that “This will bring upliftment and a better farming experience with gains to the society.”

Another beneficiary, Olaleye Adekunle, described the gesture as “soothing and moral boosting” for farmers. “With the provision of fertilisers and other farm tools, working during rain and shine is now a possibility and we are really grateful that Dangote Cement, Ibese, has our interest at heart.”

The beneficiaries were later taken through a session to educate them on how to make the best use of the inputs for maximum farm yields.

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Dangote Cement Creates 50 Agric Entrepreneurs

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Post date July 3, 2025
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Determined to support the governments in its food security effort, the Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State.

The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue State, considered to be the food basket of the nation.

The programme is coming barely two months after the company empowered businesswomen in Gboko host communities of the State with cash grants, thus deepening business activities in the State. Earlier, the company had increased bursary payments to students of host communities by more than 100 per cent.

Speaking Thursday at the launch of the Farmers Empowerment Programme, General Manager Social Performance, Johnson Kor, described the programme as ‘historic and innovative.’

He said the beneficiaries were selected from the company’s host communities of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to him, the beneficiaries were carefully selected from the six catchment areas of the Local Government.

Mr. Kor said the projects have been earmarked for the communities as captured in the extant Community Development Agreement (CDA), adding that the contents of the CDA are progressively being executed.

“Today we are witnessing an historic occasion in our journey of mutual development. Farmers Empowerment Programme is the first programme to be launched since we signed the CDA with the immediate host communities in December 2024,” he said.

In his speech, Plant Director, Dangote Cement, Gboko Plant, Munusamy Murugan, said the company will also support farmers with fertilizers, Agro chemicals, Knapsack Sprayers and various types of seedlings.

Mr. Murugan who was represented by Head of Production Department, Engr Soom Kiishi said: “This is the first batch but certainly just the beginning, and certainly not the end. We plan it to be an annual event, but the choice of the Farmers programme may change, depending on the choice of the benefiting communities.”

He said other economic empowerment programmes are lined up in the coming weeks.

“The Youth Empowerment Programme will soon be launched, and selected beneficiaries will receive training in Welding & Fabrication, and Solar Electrical Installation from Professional personnels,” he added.

He said the company’s scholarship scheme cuts across students from various disciplines and tertiary institutions.

In his address to the communities, Consultant from Abbass Corporate Services, Dr. Ahemen Aondoaver Samuel, advised the beneficiaries to make use of what he described as a rare opportunity from the Dangote Cement Plc.

The Consultant said the company’s effort will help transform beneficiaries into entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector and enable them to support the government’s food security effort.

Responding, a member of the community, Kwaghgba Isaac, described the Farmers Empowerment Programme as a historic and huge intervention from the company, noting that the effort will not only boost subsistence farming, but help feed the nation.

He urged members of the communities to sustain the peaceful coexistence currently being enjoyed with the company.

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Dangote Cement Ibese trains Host Community leaders for optimal performance

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Post date June 24, 2025
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As part of its commitment to strengthening local content and community engagement, Dangote Cement Plc., Ibese Plant, has held its 2025 annual capacity development training for representatives of its host communities.

Themed “Engagement and Advocacy Skills: Critical Tools for Community Representatives,” the workshop brought together a broad representation of stakeholder groups from the host communities as well as Yewa North and Ewekoro Local Governments, reflecting the Plant’s inclusive approach to community engagement and development.

Declaring the workshop open, Mr. Aina Olugbenga, Head, Human Asset Management and Administration, commended the community representatives for their dedication and selfless service which has paved the way for peace being enjoyed by all stakeholders in the area.

He encouraged them to use the skills and other key learnings acquired from the workshop to not only benefit the communities they represented but also to foster mutual growth between them and the Plant

In her remarks, Mrs. Ololade Akiyode, Director of Community Development, Yewa North Local Government, urged participants to continue to adopt dialogue and collaborative approach in relating with the Company.

She described the relationship between Ibese Plant and its host communities/local governments as “a model of sustainable development driven by effective engagement, understanding and collaboration”.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Hon. Dayo Ogunyinka expressed appreciation to the Company for organizing the workshop. He reaffirmed the commitment of the community representatives to continued, efficient, and selfless representation that supports the well-being of both the communities and the Plant.

Not less than 50 community representatives including women and youth as well as government officials participated in the workshop

It would recall that Dangote Cement’s Ibese plant runs capacity training and empowerment programmes for youths and other population segments in its host communities.

These programmes aim to accelerate social and economic development by providing skills training in areas like domestic electrical installation, catering, tailoring, and more, with the goal of reducing unemployment, improving living standards, and fostering self-sufficiency.

Key aspects of the programmes include Skills Acquisition, which focuses on providing practical skills training to enhance employability and entrepreneurial potential; Economic Empowerment, in which trainees receive start-up kits with tools and equipment to help them establish their own businesses after completing the program and Community Development, which is aimed at improving the overall socio-economic conditions of the host communities by reducing unemployment and poverty.

Others are programmes which focus Sustainable Development and align with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to poverty eradication, zero hunger, and sustainable cities and communities.

In addition to the skills training, Dangote Cement provides scholarships to brilliant and indigent students from the host communities. It invests in training to enhance the capacity of community leaders and representatives for conflict resolution and equip the community residents to reducing unemployment among the youth and improve the general standard of living in the host communities.

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Dangote Cement Deepens Government-Community Engagements In Kogi

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Post date June 10, 2025
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As part of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has taken significant steps to reinforce its partnerships with government authorities and host communities in Kogi State.

To deepen these relationships, the Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, said the company was scaling up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around its catchment areas.

Engr. Azad made this disclosure when he visited the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area of the State, Abdullahi Adamu.

The Plant Director said the company has executed several social projects as stipulated in the mutually agreed Community Development Agreement (CDA), adding that the company was sustaining the tempo.

According to him, the company was desirous of deepening its collaboration with the Local and the State Governments to enable it to sustain its job creation effort and infrastructural development in the State.

“Our strategy focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods, while addressing the unique needs of each host community,” Engr Azad said.

He commended the chairman for his numerous interventions, and for ensuring that peace prevails in the company’s catchment areas.

He said the cement company has contributed enormously to creating social and economic balance for Kogi State and Nigeria.

In his response, Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Comrade Abdullahi Adamu described the Dangote Cement Plc at Obajana as a national treasure that must be protected through collaborative efforts of all stakeholders, most importantly, the host communities.

He urged the host communities to be peaceful and law abiding.

Meanwhile, Engr Azad also paid a courtesy visit to Apata and Obajana Plant Communities.

He thanked the monarchs for their sustained support to the company, saying the relationship is mutually beneficial.

In his response, the Olu of Apata HRH Oba (Dr.) Fredrick D. Balogun commended the Plant Director for his foresightedness and being very supportive.

The Bajana of Obajana, HRH Idowu Isenibi thanked Engr Azad for his numerous supports, pledging that his community will continue to be the Ambassador of the Dangote Cement.

A statement from the company said several social programmes have been executed in the past few years.

Some of the projects include: construction of multimillion naira hospital at Iwaa, women empowerment programmes, scholarship schemes, solar empowerment programme, poultry empowerment programme, provision of tricycles, road construction, water supply, electrification, construction of blocks of classrooms, empowerment of corporative societies and farmer empowerment programme, among several others.

The statement said the Obajana plant is the largest cement factory in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialization.

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Dangote Cement wins ‘Dividend Paying Company of the Year Award’

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Post date May 26, 2025
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Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement has been named the Dividend Paying Company of the Year at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards, held weekend, in Lagos.

According to the organisers, the awards’ ceremony, themed “Capital Market as a Catalyst for Nigerian Economic Transformation,” celebrated companies making significant contributions to the country’s economic progress.

Dangote Cement was awarded the Dividend Paying Company of the Year, ahead of other nominees including Nigerian Aviation Company and Airtel Africa—recognizing its record of solid shareholder returns. The company has established a strong reputation for rewarding its shareholders with consistent and robust dividends.

Speaking on the award, Group Head, Investor Relations, Dangote Group, Temilade Aduroja, said “Our commitment to paying strong dividends reflects our robust financial performance, commitment to value creation, and dedication to delivering sustainable value to our shareholders. It reinforces trust, rewards long-term investment, and signals discipline in capital allocation.”

A review of Dangote Cement’s annual reports and accounts indicated that since 2018, the company has paid above N10 per share as dividend, increasing the payout to N16 per share and sustaining it through 2022. In 2023, the dividend rose to N20 and was later raised to N30 for the 2023 financial year.

The board for the financial year ended December 31,2024 proposed a dividend of N30 per share subject to the approval of Shareholders.

It should be noted that Dangote Cement recently emerged as the Platinum Award Winner of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited (NGX REGCO) Corporate Reporting Award. Organised by ICAN-NGX REGCO, the event celebrated excellence in corporate transparency and governance, with other notable winners including MTN Nigeria, Seplat Energy, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, GTCO, Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa, and International Breweries.

According to the Corporate Reporting Award guidelines issued by ICAN-NGX REGCO, thirty listed companies were evaluated across three key categories with marks allotted for compliance. The categories and allotted marks are financial reporting with 35 percent, corporate governance allotted 30 percent and sustainability reporting allotted 35 percent. The awards were ranked in Platinum, Gold and Silver categories.

Dangote Cement is Africa’s leading cement producer with 52.0Mta capacity across Africa. A fully integrated quarry-to-customer producer, with a production capacity of 35.25Mta in its home market, Nigeria. Obajana plant in Kogi state, Nigeria, is the largest in Africa with

16.25Mta of capacity across five lines; Ibese plant in Ogun State has four cement lines with a combined installed capacity of 12Mta; Gboko plant in Benue state has 4Mta; and Okpella plant in Edo state has 3Mta. The company is building a new six million tons per annum cement plant in Itori, Ogun State.

Through recent investments, Dangote Cement has eliminated Nigeria’s dependence on imported cement and has transformed the nation into an exporter of cement and clinker, serving neighbouring countries.

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Dangote Cement Ibese Banishes 3-Year Blackout, Lights Up 21 Communities in Yewaland

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Post date May 15, 2025
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…donates electrical materials for electricity restoration

It was jubilation galore in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State following the donation of multi-million Naira electrical materials by Dangote Cement, Ibese plant to end over 3 years’ total blackout and get 21 communities affected by a prolonged power outage reconnected.

In an unprecedented Social Investment gesture, management of the Ibese Cement plant moved to support the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) with all the items needed to reconnect the communities back to the national grid out of empathy for the affected communities.

Traditional rulers from the affected towns were full of praises to the Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote for approving over N100million to procure the needed electrical items as they took delivery and in turn handed over to the IBEDC officials.

Lauding the rare gesture by Dangote Cement Ibese Plant to intervene for the second time by providing the electrical items, the community leaders enjoined the IBEDC to deliver speedily on the light reconnection, in view of the plant’s donation. Pressured by the communities’ leaders, the IBEDC assured that it would complete the reconnection of all the affected communities within four to six weeks from the hand-over date.

Speaking while handing over the electrical materials within the premises of Ibese Police Station, Ibese Plant Director, Roy Uttam said the donation was part of efforts made by the cement plant management to halt the prolonged blackout in the affected towns and villages, and advised the people to ensure the electrical installations are protected.

Uttam pointed out that the Plant management had invested millions of Naira to purchase the electrical materials in the spirit of good neighbourliness. He said, “Otherwise it should be the job of the IBEDC to provide the materials as a business venture that would be collecting money from the customers after reconnecting them.”

“The management of Dangote Cement Plc is donating the electrical materials to close out the lingering power outage in the affected communities which have been in darkness for years due to vandalisation of cables and other jawa togel installations by unscrupulous elements”, he added.

The Ibese Plant Director further explained that the decision to intervene was borne out of genuine care for the people and the desire to help mitigate the negative impact of the outage on socio-economic activities of the people. He reiterated the cement company’s commitment to the sustainable development of its host communities and continued collaboration on initiatives geared towards the general wellbeing of the people. “We cherish living happily with our communities,” he said.

One after another, traditional rulers from the affected communities eulogised the Dangote Cement Ibese plant management for their efforts to ensure that all the electrical materials were finally procured and donated to the people just as they had promised.

Olu of Imasayi, Oba Lukman Kuoye described the material donation as the result of some positive engagements the management of Ibese Plant had with various interest groups especially the communities and the IBEDC on the way out of the protracted blackout.

“We thank God it is a reality today that we are on the way to getting reconnected to national grid after over three years in darkness. We want to thank Dangote Cement Ibese Plant for this development. We are not taking this for granted.

“Dangote Cement is the only transformer that is illuminating the Yewa communities and Ogun State in general with its CSR projects. The management did not even consider the IBEDC’s inertia but still went ahead to donate materials that are supposed to be provided by the distribution company”, he enthused.

In his own remark, the Aboro of Ibeseland, Oba Rotimi Mulero thanked Dangote Cement and the Chairman, Aliko Dangote for always rising to the task of helping the communities, saying the provision of the electrical materials would go a long way to further cement the existing cordial relationship between the company and the communities.

The monarch promised that the communities would do everything possible to ensure the protection of the electricity infrastructure when installed and warned that the people would not take kindly with vandals any longer

Member representing the Communities at the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju expressed the constituents’ appreciation and that of Ogun State House of Assembly to the management of Dangote Cement for assisting the people to address the lingering blackout in the communities.

Said he; “I will take this back to the Speaker and other House members that Dangote has done as it has promised since we have invited them on this before. We thank you, and let me also assure you that we will make sure that IBEDC plays its own part to give our people electricity.”

The executive members of Ogun West District of National Youth Council, who witnessed the donation of the materials, hailed Dangote Cement for bailing out the communities. The Executives then presented letter of appreciation to the management of the cement Plant for the good gesture.

President of the Youth Council for Ogun West, Kehinde Damilola, recalled how the Council members had planned to protest to the office of IBEDC over the persistent blackout but had to soft-pedal following promises by Dangote Cement that it would help provide materials.

Receiving the materials on behalf of the management of IBEDC, Technical Engineer for the Sango Business Hub, Engr. Ayodeji Taiwo, thanked Dangote for the provisions. He assured the gathered stakeholders of speedy action by the electricity distribution company to facilitate quick reconnection of the communities within timelines.

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