Dangote Cement Plc has showered its loyal distributors and customers with appreciation, gifting them N11 billion worth of exciting prizes and cash rewards.
At the 2025 Customer Awards and Party in Lagos, Dangote Cement honored its top-performing distributors with gifts, including CNG trucks, product-filled containers, and over N11 billion in cash.
While welcoming them, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Cement, praised the company’s distributors for their dedication and perseverance, saying they have helped drive the business forward despite economic challenges.
He also thanked them for working hard to keep products in the market. He said, ‘Because of your efforts, we’ve gained over 57% of the market share. Let’s keep working to grow even more!
Dangote noted that “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 also noted that “Our leadership in the building and construction sector is rooted in this mutually beneficial relationship. Also, the partnership has been instrumental in elevating us to the position of Africa’s largest cement producer.”
He said, “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. We are also celebrating our valued corporate customers, who have consistently chosen our cement products for a wide array of construction projects.”
He assured the stakeholders of the Company’s commitment to research and continuous improvement in its production processes and the highest quality products.
In his welcome address, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak, stated, “Tonight, we celebrate the pivotal role our customers play in ensuring the widespread availability of our products across every region of Nigeria. We recognise and appreciate your remarkable efforts in driving the sales, distribution, and usage of our products throughout the year 2024.”
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He said, “The outstanding performance of our company, especially in the past year, is a testament to your collective commitment and resilience. We are thankful for your continued dedication, which has made our products visible across all geopolitical regions. As vital partners in our value chain, from quarry to customer, your role is instrumental.
“To support your growth, we have distributed over 5,000 containers to various retailers. This initiative not only enhances our business value but also ensures that consumers receive products with an extended shelf life directly from the factory. In alignment with our chairman’s vision, we aim to distribute an additional 4,000 containers to our customers and retailers this year.”
Pathak added, “In line with DCP’s commitment to sustainability and the country’s clean fuel policy, we are transitioning our fleet of over 7,000 trucks from AGO to CNG by the end of 2026.
“We are investing heavily in CNG trucks and infrastructure to make the switch. We already have 3,100 trucks running, and our efforts to use alternative fuels have earned global recognition, including a good score from CDP for our work on climate change and water security.’
He announced that top customers would get CNG trucks to help their businesses grow, showing Dangote Cement’s commitment to their success and sustainability
in the same vein, Fatima Aliko Dangote, the group executive director of commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited, thanked the distributors for their big contributions. She said their hard work was key to the company’s sales growth and expanding its market in 2024
She noted that their efforts play a crucial role in sustaining public awareness and developing a market for Dangote’s cement products.
Aliko Dangote identified and highlighted the distributors as the backbone of the company’s growth and success, and encouraged them to aim for even higher performance levels in 2025.
The awards categories were in phases; Regional Award, Growth Award, Best Performing Customers.
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L-R: Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; Independence Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Ernest Ebi; Independence Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; MD/CEO, Gilbert Igweka Global Concepts Nig. Ltd, Chief Gilbert Igweka, receiving the 2nd runner-up award of Top National Distributor, from Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Abdu Dantata; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; GMD/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Independence Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dorothy Udeme Ufot at Dangote Cement Plc Customer Awards and Gala Nite, in Lagos on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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