Dangote Industries Limited has received an award of excellence from journalists in Lagos State for its contributions to the economic development of Nigeria.
According to the journalist, Dangote received the prize as a result of his large employment generation effort, which has resulted in thousands of able youths being gainfully employed in the group, as well as his dedication to providing key infrastructures in the country.
The award was presented at the Gala/Awards Nite commemorating the completion of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council’s 2023 Press Week, when several corporate groups and individuals were also acknowledged for their contributions to society.
The Group received the NUJ award just a week after being named Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand for the sixth consecutive year by the brand and marketing firm TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA as part of its comprehensive 2023 Top Brands perception assessment.
Dangote Cement Plc, a subsidiary of DIL, is the country’s major cement maker, employing over 65,000 direct workers and over 100,000 indirect workers across all of its plants.
The journalists praised Dangote Group in particular for its leadership roles in backward integration in the cement and sugar industries, as well as its continuous expansion of operations both within and outside the country, which has transformed the country from import dependence to self-sufficiency, thereby creating much-needed jobs for employable youths.
