*The Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, hands over a 33 KV public electricity power line and transformer to Jakura Marble Industry Limited, in Kogi State of Nigeria, to enable the company to access reliable public electricity, reduce operational energy costs, and enhance production capacity for future expansion, and job creation for youths within the host community

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Advancing its support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has handed over a 33 KV public electricity power line and transformer to Jakura Marble Industry Limited (JMIL), in Kogi State.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, said the project involved extending high-tension power lines from Oyo community, over 5 km, to JMIL鈥檚 facility, where the power was stepped down through an installed transformer.

The conglomerate noted Engr. Nawabuddin said: 鈥淭he new infrastructure will enable JMIL to access reliable public electricity, thereby reducing operational energy costs and enhancing production capacity of JMIL.

鈥淚t also provides opportunities for future expansion and job creation, as JMIL can now deploy additional machinery and equipment.鈥�

The Plant Director also reiterated Dangote Cement’s commitment to supporting not only JMIL but Nigerians, particularly within the host community for youth development and small and medium scale enterprise in Nigeria.

The Plant Director further emphasised the mutual benefits of strong partnerships, expressing the company鈥檚 readiness to collaborate on initiatives that benefit both parties and contribute positively to the community.

In his response to the support, Engr. Tony Ojile, Managing Director of JMIL, expressed gratitude to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL).

Engr. Ojile said the company had contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.

The Managing Director of JMIL also commended Plant Director Nawabuddin for his commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility schemes, expressing his company鈥檚 appreciation to the timely delivery of the electrification project.

Following the handover, the Management teams of Dangote Cement Plc and Jakura Marble Industry Limited (JMIL) conducted a site visit to review the high-tension lines and exchanged official handover documents at the transformer location.

Mr. Nawabuddin also inspected JMIL鈥檚 facilities, to further understand the company’s operations, Dangote Group stated.

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Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, in Kogi State