The Nigeria Police Force has commended Dangote Cement Plc’s social intervention schemes, renewing their collaboration to bolster security, promote peace, and support economic development across the country.
The partnership aims to safeguard communities, protect critical business operations, and create a more secure environment for sustainable growth and investment, according to a statement from Dangote Cement.
Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 8, Abubakar Zubairu, expressed his admiration for Dangote Cement’s Corporate Social Responsibility schemes during his visit to the company’s plant in Obajana. “I am really impressed by your Corporate Social Responsibility schemes. I am aware you have spent money running into billions on CSR. This is commendable,” he said.
Zubairu noted that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens, while also ensuring the protection of corporate institutions whose contributions are vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and social stability. “For us, our business is security, and Dangote Cement is very key. You provide jobs for Nigerians, and you have been responsible and responsive to host communities and the nation,” he said.
Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Nawabuddin Azad, welcomed the visit, stating that it was a symbol of commitment and partnership. “Your presence here today is not just a routine visit; it is a powerful symbol. It is a symbol of commitment, a symbol of partnership, that the safety of key national economic assets is a top priority,” he said.
Azad emphasised the importance of security in the company’s operations, stating that “without security, there can be no production. Without production, there can be no prosperity. The wheels of our company turn not just on power and raw materials, but fundamentally on the oil of peace and security.”
Azad requested a stronger partnership in key strategic areas, including intelligence sharing, empowering local divisions, and fostering greater trust between the police, host communities, and the company. “We do not take this for granted,” he said, adding that the company is aligned with the Federal Government’s mission to grow the economy, create jobs, and contribute to the nation’s GDP.
The collaboration between Dangote Cement and the Nigeria Police Force dates back to 2018, when the Aliko Dangote Foundation donated 150 operational vehicles to the NPF. More recently, the company contributed an additional 25 vehicles to the Force, making it one of the largest corporate donors to the Nigeria Police in the nation’s history.
