Dangote Bags ‘Cement Company Of The Year’ Award

Ismail Abdulaziz
Aug, Wed, 2025

Economy/Business

Dangote bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ Award

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The Dangote Cement Plc has bagged the ‘Cement Company of the Year’ award for its support for the real estate sector in Africa.

The award was given at the just concluded Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja.

The Dangote Cement Plc is one of the sponsors of the four-day housing exhibition that ended Aug. 1 where 21 countries and 40,000 exhibitors participated.

Presenting the award on behalf of the organisers of the show, Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State, who was represented by his deputy, Idris Mohammed-Gobir, described the Dangote cement as a household name and the pride of Africa.

According to him, the Dangote Cement has supported Nigerian economy through job creation and philanthropy, among others.

The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Ahmad Dangiwa, lauded Dangote Cement for its contributions to the development of the Nigerian Economy.

Dangiwa urged the company to join hands with government in bridging the gap of Housing deficit in the Country.

Coordinator of the Show, Festus Adebayo, said that the housing deficit in the country could be mitigated through Public Private Partnership (PPP).

He said: “Innovation and collaboration are top priorities for us, given the rapid technological advancements in housing construction, financing and system improvements.”

Adebayo said he was optimistic that the partnership with Dangote Cement Plc would help address the narrative of housing shortfall in the country.

Speaking earlier, the Director General, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, (NBRRI), Prof. Samson Duna, said: “Dangote cement dominates the Nigeria and West Africa markets in respect of patronage and is doing well. Dangote Cement stands for standard and quality.”

Speaking at the company’s Special Day, the National Sales Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dolapo Alli, said: “Addressing housing issues requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private developers, non-profits, and communities. The government can adopt public-private partnerships (PPPs) to support mass housing initiatives.

“Through PPP models, the government may initiate the construction of new estates, while companies and firms in the building and construction sector can be granted tax waivers and credits to facilitate the financing of new and affordable housing developments.”

A statement from the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, said that the theme of the 2025 Show: Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration and Policy” aptly resonated with its core value.

The latest recognition came amidst several other recognitions across Africa.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

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