In a grand celebration at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Dangote Cement Plc honored its top distributors and customers with rewards totaling ₦15 billion, recognizing their resilience, loyalty, and outstanding performance. The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held under the theme “Partner for Growth,” highlighted the crucial role distributors play in ensuring Dangote products reach communities across Nigeria.
Recipients of the awards were treated to an array of impressive gifts, including cash prizes, high-end SUVs, CNG-powered trucks, and containers of cement, all collectively valued at ₦15 billion. The ceremony brought together the nation’s top-performing partners in a night that celebrated not only commercial success but also collaboration and shared growth.
Aliko Dangote Praises Distributors as ‘Heartbeat’ of the Organisation
Speaking at the event, President/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, hailed distributors as the lifeblood of the company. He commended their tireless fieldwork, direct customer engagement, and unwavering commitment to the company’s products.
“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,” Dangote said.
He used the occasion to reiterate the company’s Vision 2030 strategy, aimed at transforming Dangote Group into a $100 billion enterprise by the end of the decade. The strategy emphasizes industrial expansion, cross-border investments, and Africa’s self-sufficiency in key sectors including energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Dangote disclosed that Dangote Cement aims to expand its production capacity to approximately 90 million tonnes by 2030, emphasizing that the company’s ambitions extend beyond factory floors. “Our focus is on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, develop its people, and drive sustainable industrialization,” he explained.
Highlighting other Vision 2030 projects, he noted expansions in the petroleum refinery (from 650,000 bpd to 1.4 million bpd), the fertiliser plant (targeting 12 million metric tonnes per annum), and the polypropylene plant. He remarked, “90 million tonnes by 2030 means we are producing 50 per cent more than the entire output of Saudi Arabia.”
Investing in Africa’s Future
Dangote also highlighted the social impact of the group’s initiatives. As part of the Africa First project, the Aliko Dangote Foundation launched a ₦1 trillion ($600 million) education fund in December 2025, aiming to support over 1.3 million vulnerable Nigerian students. The program focuses on scholarships, STEM, TVET, and girls’ education.
“Vision 2030 was born out of my firm belief that Africa’s future will be built by Africans who dream big, work hard, and never stop believing in what is possible,” Dangote said. “Our ambition goes beyond building factories. It is about empowering the next generation and driving sustainable industrialization across the continent.”
L-R: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; Overall Winner, Otunba Kazeem Olayemi Odeyeyiwa, MD/CEO Kazab Heritage Limited and his wife, Chief Mrs Adesola Odeyeyiwa; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on January 14, 2926. 
L-R: President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Overall Winner, Otunba Kazeem Olayemi Odeyeyiwa, MD/CEO Kazab Heritage Limited and his wife, Chief Mrs Adesola Odeyeyiwa; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. 
L-R: Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; one of the National Award winners, Alhaji Abdullahi Fugu, MD/CEO A. A. Fugu and Sons Limited; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. 
L-R: Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; one of the National Award winners, Chief Gilbert Igweka, MD/CEO, Gilbert Igweka Global Concepts Nig. Ltd with his wife; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. 
L-R: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; 2nd runner-up award of Top National Distributor, Chief Akukalia Ikwueme, CEO, Nwa Ado Multi Biz Limited, with his wife, Mrs Chizoba Ikwueme; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026.
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| L-R: Independent Non Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Ernest Ebi; Non Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; Former Ekiti State Governor, Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; Overall Winner, Otunba Kazeem Olayemi Odeyeyiwa, MD/CEO Kazab Heritage Limited and his wife, Chief Mrs Adesola Odeyeyiwa; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; Chief Mrs Derinola Osoba and Aremo Olusegun Osoba, former Ogun State Governor; Former Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar; Non Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Abdu Dantata; GMD/CEO, Dangote Cement PLc, Arvind Pathak, at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. |
Board Chairman Highlights Distributor Partnerships
Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Dangote Cement Plc, made his first official appearance as Board Chairman at the event. He stressed the critical role of distributor partnerships in ensuring the company’s products reach every corner of Nigeria.
“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,” Ikazoboh said.
He noted that the rewards extended beyond cash, including CNG-powered trucks, high-end cars, and other exciting gifts, underscoring the company’s appreciation for distributor commitment. He further revealed that Dangote Cement is investing heavily in CNG-powered trucks, aiming to have its entire truck fleet running on compressed natural gas by the end of 2027 to boost logistics efficiency and sustainability.
Expansion Plans Signal Pan-African Growth
Ikazoboh also disclosed plans for a greenfield two-line, 6 million metric tonnes per annum cement plant in Itori, Ogun State, focused on exports, as well as expansions at the grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire. These moves highlight Dangote Cement’s commitment to pan-African growth and industrial development.
Concluding his address, he commended distributors for their perseverance, loyalty, and critical contribution to the company’s nationwide visibility and availability. “We are genuinely interested in seeing your businesses grow bigger, stronger, and more profitable. Your trust and dedication remain central to our collective success,” he said.