Onome Amuge
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, has disbursed over N11 billion in gifts and cash to its distributors and customers, recognising their pivotal role in securing the company’s dominant market position. The rewards, which included Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks and containers filled with products, were presented at the company’s 2025 Customers Awards & Gala Nite in Lagos, themed “Let’s Acceler8.”
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Cement and President of Dangote Industries Limited, commended the distributors for their commitment and resilience in driving the business forward even amidst economic challenges. He lauded their efforts in ensuring product availability, which has helped the company achieve over 57 per cent of the market share.
Dangote encouraged continued pursuit of growth, stating, “This year’s theme serves as a rallying call for unity and collective growth as we strive for unmatched market leadership in 2025. This theme reflects the strength of our partnership with valued customers, which continues to drive the success of Dangote Cement.”
He emphasised that Dangote Cement’s leadership in the building and construction sector is rooted in this mutually beneficial relationship, which has been instrumental in elevating the company to its position as Africa’s largest cement producer. “In appreciation of the hard work, unflinching loyalty, and commitment of our esteemed customers in the year 2024, we are rewarding you with gift items and cash valued at over N11 billion,” he stated, adding that corporate customers who consistently chose Dangote cement for their projects were also celebrated. Dangote assured stakeholders of the company’s commitment to continuous research and improvement in production processes to ensure the highest quality products.
Arvind Pathak, group managing director of Dangote Cement Plc, underscored the role of customers in ensuring widespread product availability across Nigeria. “We recognise and appreciate your remarkable efforts in driving the sales, distribution, and usage of our products throughout the year 2024,” he said, attributing the company’s outstanding performance to their collective commitment and resilience.
Pathak revealed that Dangote Cement has distributed over 5,000 containers to various retailers to support their growth. This initiative not only enhances the business value chain but also ensures consumers receive products with an extended shelf life directly from the factory. In line with the Chairman’s vision, the company aims to distribute an additional 4,000 containers to customers and retailers this year.
In a significant stride towards sustainability and aligning with Nigeria’s clean fuel policy,. Pathak announced Dangote Cement’s transition of its fleet of over 7,000 trucks from Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by the end of 2026. “We are making significant investments in new CNG trucks and the necessary infrastructure to support this transition. Currently, 3,100 trucks are operational,” he noted. This initiative has garnered international recognition, with Dangote Cement receiving a commendable score from CDP in climate change and water security.
He noted further that some high-performing customers were rewarded with CNG trucks to further support their businesses. “These rewards demonstrate our dedication to supporting our customers’ growth and commitment to sustainability. We are focused on strengthening the partnerships that have positioned us as the leading cement manufacturer in the nation,” Pathak added.
Fatima Aliko Dangote, group executive director of commercial operations at Dangote Industries Limited, acknowledged the contributions of the distributors, emphasising that their outstanding performance was crucial to the company’s sales growth and market expansion in 2024. She noted that their efforts are instrumental in sustaining public awareness and developing the market for Dangote’s cement products.
Aliko Dangote reiterated that distributors are the backbone of the company’s growth and success, urging them to strive for even higher performance levels in 2025. The awards were presented across various categories, including Regional Award, Growth Award, and Best Performing Customers, celebrating diverse contributions to the company’s success
