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Dangote Cement P l c has celebrated it’s top distributors and costumers with 15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance.
The 2026 Distributors Awards Night held at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrate the company’s highest performing partners, the theme “Partners for Growth” Recipients received an impressive array of gifts, including cash prizes, containers of cement, high – end SUVs, and CNG – powered trucks, all valued N 15 billion.
President/ CE og Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, speaking at the 2026 Distributors’ Award Night, hailed the distributors as the heartbeat of the organisation and praised their dedication in ensuring the Dangote products reach communities nationwide.
“Your tireless work in the field, your alluring commitment to our products and your direct engagement with our costumers are what turn our vision and strategies into tangible results.
Today’s celebration, themed that Africa future will be built by Africans who refuse to accept limits – people who dream big, work hard, and never stop believing in what is possible.
“Our ambition goes beyond building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, develop its people l, and drive sustainable industrialisation – we are empowering he next generation through the launch of one trillion – naira ( $600 million ) education fund in 2025, pledging support for over 1.3 million vulnerable Nigerians students, with emphasis on scholarships, STEM, T V E T, and girls education.
Chairman of the Board of Directors Dangote Cement P l c, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, in his first official attendance as Board Chairman, highlighted the critical role of distributors’products reach every corner of the country
Speaking to the assembled of distributors, Ikazoboh announced that, “Tonight, we are giving out about N 9 billion in cash to our distributors. For some of you, it will be a double celebration, as you may receive two alerts in recognition of both your volume and growth returns.
He added that the rewards go beyond cash. “In addition to the cash prizes, we have prepared other existing gifts, including CNG- powered trucks, high – end cars, and more to show our appreciation for your commitment and outstanding performance,” he said.
He further outlined the Company’s Plans to start the year strongly by supporting its distributor partners. He stressed the importance of supply chain – efficient and profitability as key pillars for growth. Ikazoboh also noted that the company has invested in new CNG – powered trucks, as the company’s target at the end of 2027 is to have all its trucks CNG – powered, supporting both logistics efficiency and empowering costumers.
“We have made significant investments in new Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG ) – powered trucks. This initiative not only empowers our costumers but also emphasizes our dedication to corporate responsibility and global sustainability guild lines. These rewards reflect our promise to support costumers and champion sustainable business practices.”
He revealed plans for a greenfield two line, 6 million metric tonnes per annum cement plant in Itori, Ogun State, dedicated to exports, alongside expansions at the grinding plant in Cote d’ Ivoire, signalling Dangote Cement’s commitment to pan – African growth.
He strengthened his commendation his commendation for the distributors, recognizing their dedication and commitment and emphasizing their central role in the company overall success.
“Your perseverance, trust, and loyalty help us to maintain visibility for our products nationwide. We are genuinely interested in seeing your businesses grow bigger, stronger and more profitable.
