Aliko Dangote, President/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, praised the distributors as the backbone of the company, crediting their efforts for expanding Dangote’s reach across Nigeria. He emphasized the “Partner for Growth” theme as a launchpad for the company’s 2026 ambitions and outlined Vision 2030, a strategy to grow Dangote Group into a $100 billion enterprise. Key focuses include industrial expansion, cross-border investments, and boosting Africa’s self-reliance in energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Dangote revealed plans to increase cement production capacity to 90 million tonnes by 2030, surpassing Saudi Arabia’s output. He also announced expansions for the petroleum refinery (to 1.4 million bpd), fertilizer plant (to 12 million metric tonnes annually), and polypropylene production. Highlighting Africa’s potential, he stressed the vision of fostering self-sufficiency in food, energy, and industrialization.
In December 2025, the Aliko Dangote Foundation launched a ₦1 trillion ($600 million) education fund to support 1.3 million Nigerian students, prioritizing scholarships, STEM, vocational training, and girls’ education.
Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, underscored the distributors’ pivotal role in nationwide product distribution. He announced ₦9 billion in cash rewards, with additional gifts like CNG trucks and high-end vehicles. Ikazoboh detailed investments in CNG-powered trucks, aiming for a full transition by 2027 to enhance logistics and sustainability.
Further expansion plans include a new 6 million metric tonne cement plant in Itori, Ogun State, for exports, and upgrades to the Côte d’Ivoire grinding plant, reinforcing Dangote Cement’s pan-African growth strategy. Ikazoboh reiterated the company’s commitment to distributor success, profitability, and sustainable practices.
