Dangote Cement, Police Renew Collaboration To Bolster Peace, Development
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Dangote Cement Plc have renewed their collaboration to bolster peace and security, and the economic development of the country.
The partnership is designed to safeguard communities, protect critical business operations, and create a more secure environment for sustainable growth and investment.
Speaking during his visit to Dangote Cement Plant at Obajana, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 8, AIG Abubakar Zubairu hailed the company’s ‘s social intervention schemes, and said the renewed collaborations would enhance law enforcement, create stable environment for businesses to thrive and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic growth.
AIG Zubairu remarked that the country owes Dangote Cement Plc immense gratitude for its numerous social intervention programmes, which have continued to uplift communities and support national development.
He said the Police remain committed to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens, while ensuring the protection of corporate institutions whose contributions are vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and social stability.
“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 Police would continue to accord high priority to the company because of its strategic contribution to the economy.
“For us our business is security, and the 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.
“I want to assure you of our continued support. The valuable work you do in creating jobs and providing CSR programmes contributes to reducing crime in our society.”
Speaking earlier, Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Nawabuddin Azad, said he was elated by the visit of the top police hierarchy in the zone to strengthen the partnership between the two.
Engr. Azad said: “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. We do not take this for granted.”
The Plant Director added that the mission of the company is aligned with that of the Federal Government, which is to grow the economy, create jobs for teeming youth, and contribute to the nation’s GDP.
“But let me be very frank, 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,” he said.
Engr. Azad therefore said a stronger partnership was necessary in key strategic areas including intelligence sharing, empowering local division and fostering greater trust between the police, host communities and the company, among others.
The General Manager, Social Performance, Ademola Adeyemi, said the company has always enjoyed robust partnership with the police, and the visit will further strengthen the ties.
Also, the Head of Human Resources and Administration, Azeez Adeniyi, said most of the company’s employees are from the host state of Kogi, and has been doing everything it can to sustain smooth operational turf.
Officers on the entourage of the AIG include: DCP A. Eljamal, DCP Abubakar B. Ardo, ACP Umar Ibrahim Wurno, CSP Halidu Kasimu, CSP Emmanuel P. Ganya and CSP Ujah I. Francis, among others.
It will be recalled that in 2018, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) donated 150 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force, and has recently donated 25 vehicles to the Force, making it one of the largest corporate donors to the Nigeria Police in the nation’s history.
