Dangote Cement – Nigeria
Dangote Cement’s vision was to support African countries to become self-sufficient by producing one of the world’s most basic commodities and establishing efficient production facilities in strategic locations close to key markets. The company prioritized trading within West Africa, taking advantage of regional markets to offer a product free of import duties.
Founded in 1992 and part of the Dangote Group, which includes the sectors of food and beverages; port operations; cement; haulage; services, and packaging, the company has footprints in 10 African countries.
It has created nearly 2,000 jobs and currently has 16,272 employees.