Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has rewarded distributors and key customers of Dangote Cement Plc with incentives valued at ₦15 billion, in recognition of their loyalty and exceptional performance across the country.
The gesture was announced during the company’s 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night held in Lagos, where outstanding partners were honoured for their role in driving sales and ensuring the widespread availability of Dangote Cement nationwide.
Winners at the ceremony walked away with a range of high-value rewards, including cash prizes, cement containers, luxury sport utility vehicles, and CNG-powered trucks, all collectively valued at ₦15 billion.
Addressing guests at the event, Dangote described the distributors as the backbone of the business, commending their consistency and commitment to the brand. He noted that their daily engagement with customers and communities is what turns corporate plans into measurable success.
According to him, the awards ceremony, themed “Partner for Growth,” signals the beginning of the company’s growth push for 2026. He stressed that the strong relationship between Dangote Cement and its distributors remains central to the company’s long-term ambitions.
Dangote also used the platform to restate the Group’s Vision 2030 roadmap, an ambitious plan aimed at growing the Dangote Group into a $100 billion enterprise within the next decade.
The strategy prioritises industrial expansion, regional investments, and strengthening Africa’s self-reliance in critical sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy.
Beyond Infrastructure
He revealed that Dangote Cement is working towards increasing its production capacity to about 90 million tonnes by 2030, noting that the company’s objectives extend beyond physical infrastructure.
According to him, the broader goal is to build sustainable industries that can power Africa’s economy, create jobs, and drive long-term development.
Providing further insight into the Vision 2030 targets, Dangote disclosed plans to expand the Dangote Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, scale up fertiliser production to 12 million metric tonnes annually, and boost output at the polypropylene plant. He added that achieving a 90-million-tonne cement capacity would place the company’s output at about 50 per cent higher than Saudi Arabia’s total cement production.
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Dangote concluded by reaffirming his belief in Africa’s potential, stating that Vision 2030 is rooted in the conviction that the continent’s future will be shaped by Africans willing to think boldly, push boundaries, and transform ambition into reality.