Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its top distributors and customers with incentives valued at ₦15 billion in recognition of their loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance across the country.

The celebration took place at the 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, where the company honoured its highest-performing partners under the theme “Partner for Growth.”

At the event, recipients were presented with various rewards, including cash prizes, containers of cement, high-end sports utility vehicles, and CNG-powered trucks, with the total value of the gifts put at ₦15 billion.

President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, while speaking at the awards night, described the distributors as the heartbeat of the organisation and commended their dedication to ensuring Dangote products reach communities across Nigeria.

“Your tireless work in the field, your alluring commitment to our products and your direct engagement with our customers are what turn our vision and strategies into tangible results. Today’s celebration, themed ‘Partner for Growth,’ is a testament that our growth journey for 2026 has already begun,” he expressed.

Dangote used the occasion to restate the company’s Vision 2030 strategy, which is aimed at transforming the Dangote Group into a $100 billion enterprise by the year 2030.

He explained that the strategy is focused on industrial expansion, cross-border investments, and strengthening Africa’s self-sufficiency in critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

The business mogul disclosed that the Dangote Cement Group is targeting an expansion of its cement production capacity to approximately 90 million tonnes by 2030.

He stressed that the company’s ambitions extend beyond factory construction, noting that the broader objective is to build Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, develop its people, and drive sustainable industrialisation.

“Under this vision, we have announced the expansion of our petroleum refinery from 650,000 bpd to 1.4 million bpd, the fertiliser plant to 12 million metric tonnes per annum, and an increase in production at the polypropylene plant. Our cement company is also targeting a production capacity of approximately 90 million tonnes by 2030. And 90 million tons by 2030 means that we are 50 per cent more than the entire production of Saudi Arabia,” he said.

“Vision 2030, an integral aspect of our Africa First project, was borne out of my firm belief that Africa’s 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 factories. It is about building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, develop its people, and drive sustainable industrialisation. We are empowering the next generation through the launch of a one trillion-naira ($600 million) education fund in December 2025”.

As part of this broader vision, the Aliko Dangote Foundation launched a ₦1 trillion ($600 million) education fund in December 2025 to support over 1.3 million vulnerable Nigerian students, with a focus on scholarships, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, technical and vocational education and training, and girls’ education.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, who attended the event in his official capacity for the first time, highlighted the importance of strong distributor partnerships in ensuring the company’s products reach every part of the country.

Addressing the distributors, Ikazoboh announced, “Tonight, we are giving out about ₦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 results.”

He explained that the rewards were not limited to cash prizes alone.

“In addition to the cash prizes, we have prepared other exciting gifts, including CNG-powered trucks, high-end cars, and more, to show our appreciation for your commitment and outstanding performance,” he said.

Ikazoboh further outlined plans to ensure a strong start to the year by supporting distributor partners and improving supply chain efficiency and profitability as core drivers of growth.

He also revealed that Dangote Cement has invested heavily in Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks, with a target to convert its entire truck fleet to CNG by the end of 2027 to enhance logistics efficiency and support sustainability.

“We have made significant investments in new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks. This initiative not only empowers our customers but also emphasises our dedication to corporate responsibility and global sustainability guidelines. These rewards reflect our promise to support customers and champion sustainable business practices.”

Ikazoboh disclosed plans for a greenfield two-line cement plant with a capacity of six million metric tonnes per annum in Itori, Ogun State, which will be dedicated to export markets.

He also announced ongoing expansion at the company’s grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire, underscoring Dangote Cement’s commitment to pan-African growth.

He concluded by commending the distributors for their perseverance and loyalty, noting their central role in the company’s success.

“Your perseverance, trust, and loyalty help us maintain visibility and availability for our products nationwide. We are genuinely interested in seeing your businesses grow bigger, stronger, and more profitable.”