Dangote Cement wins award from ACCI

In recognition of its contribution to the Nigerian economy, Dangote Cement Plc has won the most Outstanding Company of the year award.

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) which announced the honour said the Cement Company has distinguished itself above others through its support for the development of the Nigerian economy.

President of the ACCI, Tony Ejinkeonye, said the award was in recognition of the company’s sustained contribution to the growth of the economy.

The Regional Director, North Central, Dangote Cement Plc Dolapo Alli, Abuja Representative of the Dangote Group Hashem Ahmed, Manager Dangote Cement Plc Mustafa Yelwa and Media Relations Specialist Jibrin Abubakar received the award on behalf of the company.

Speaking, Hashem Ahmed expressed appreciation for the award and said it would further spur the Group to sustain its support for, not only the country’s economy, but Africa as a whole.

He said already thousands of jobs are being created on the continent.

Speaking to newsmen on the sideline of the award, the Regional Director, Dolapo Alli said Dangote Cement has production and operations in some African countries.

According to him, in Nigeria the cement company has three cement plants with a combined installed capacity of 29.25 million MT per annum.

“The Obajana Cement Plant in Kogi state is the largest cement plant in the world with a current capacity of 13.25 million MT.

The Ibese cement plant in Ogun State has combined installed capacity of 12 million MT while the Gboko plant has installed capacity of 4 million MT,” he said.