Dangote Cement shuts Nigerian plant after clash with state agents
Published by David Bizley,
Senior Editor
World Cement,
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa's largest cement producer, has provided an update for stakeholders and the public on the recent shutdown at its Obajana Cement plant in Kogi State.
The company reports that on Wednesday, 5 October 2022, people it described as "thugs and local vigilantes from the State Government" invaded and sealed the Obajana Cement plant over alleged claims of unpaid taxes and Kogi State Government purported equity interest in Dangote Cement PLC. This development allegedly resulted in several Dangote staff being harmed.
The company has sought to reassure stakeholders and the public that we it is taking firm action to address this situation, and has reiterated that Dangote Cement PLC continues to perform its obligations as a compliant corporate organisation.
The company stated that the welfare of its staff remains its key focus as it works hard to minimise the further impact on its people and operations.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/10102022/dangote-cement-shuts-nigerian-plant-after-clash-with-state-agents/
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