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Editorial
Dear Colleagues,
Toni-Anne Uwaifo
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Sports
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Milestones
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Corporate News
In the beginning
Capacity
The two lines in Ibese today have a
capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per
annum each, making the total capacity of
Ibese to be 6 million metric tonnes per
annum. We are starting three additional
lines immediately, two at Ibese and one at
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will be at par with the Indonesian plant the biggest in the world.
Solution to scarcity
CEMENT SILOS
Investment cost
The cost of building our Ibese Cement
Plant is going for about $800million. It is
not a simple investment on a cement
plant because you have investment in the
power plant and investment on mines.
Apart from that, we use very expensive
ultra-modern technology in building our
plants. This ensures efficiency in our
processes, which meet the highest
standards anywhere in the world. We are
investing in technology. We are also
investing in environmental friendliness.
The Nigerian standard for dust is 250
mg/Nm3; we have invested in a plant that
guaranteed 30 mg/Nm3, even when
Pan-African expansion
I don't want to sound immodest but our
vision is to be the number one in cement
production in the world. The first step is
to be the number one in Africa. By the
time we finish all these plants we are
putting up, we will have 48 million metric
tonnes per annum capacity by the end of
2014. This will give us the opportunity to
export our excess capacity. We are going
into at least 14 different African
countries. Primarily, our vision is to build
integrated cement plants. But if you look
at the West African belt, we don't have
limestone in many of the countries. So
we are going to build cement terminals
and cement grinding plants in those
countries without limestone. We can
build production capacity here in Nigeria
because we have abundant limestone,
gas and the manpower. Apart from these
14 countries, we are also exploring
opportunities in others such as Angola,
Mozambique, Kenya, Algeria and Egypt.
We are looking at setting up cement
plants in Iraq and Kazakhstan as well.
People do not grow if their vision is not
very large. We believe that the sky is the
limit for us to grow. But we have to get
our strategies right. The only thing we
have to be careful with is acquisitions.
Today, some of the cement makers are in
trouble because they went and bought
companies at expensive prices with
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GTG 1,2&3
CSR
We have it as a matter of policy to embark
on robust corporate social responsibility
(CSR) projects in all the areas where we
operate. We did it for our host community
in Obajana and Gboko. We will do the
same thing for our host community in
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Personal life
At a certain point in my life, I realised
that working is a hobby. In the last three
months, I don't think my staff have
closed any time before midnight
because we are close to completing
these projects. So, work for me, is a
hobby, a means of relaxation.
Fortunately, for me, I have a boss, who
shares the same philosophy.
I have been a trade union leader in my
younger days, and throughout my career
till I became managing director. I
passionately believe in causes and I have
led strikes in my school and I have led
shut-downs at my work places but for
the right reasons ie. in the sole interest
of the respective factories and not for
any benefit for any of the staff members.
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atta i n e d g l o b a l re co g n i t i o n .
Embracing a single set of world-wide
standards and financial reporting
language that will be recognised in
the international marketplace will
further boost DILs image.
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Dangote Foundation
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The strength of
our nation lies in
giving back to the
society to help the
needy. So many
contributions to
the state from him
n e v e r g e t
publicised.
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Dangote Foundation
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Award
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Happy Ntshingila (Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, ABSA), (middle) is Anthony Chiejina, Group
Head, Corporate Communications Dangote Group receiving the award for African Business Leader of the year on
behalf of the President, Aliko Dangote and with them (left) is Roberta Naidoo (ABN, Special Assistant to the MD).
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Bank Group
Sim Eshabalala, the Deputy CEO, Standard
Bank Group went away with Leadership in
A r t s A wa rd , w h i l e t h e L i fe t i m e
Achievement Award was won by
Raymond Ackerman, Founder, Pick 'n Pay.
Amongst the honoured guests in
attendance at the ceremony was MEC for
Economic Development; Qedani Dorothy
Mahlangu, Director General Sibusiso Xaba
of the Department of Arts and Culture,
retail pioneer, Raymond Ackerman.
In his response, Dangote who was
represented by the head of the group's
corporate communications, Mr. Tony
Chiejina, expressed his appreciation to
God and organizers of the award for
considering him for the honour despite
the available array of African businessmen
who are also projecting the continent in
good light to the outside world through
their business investments.
He assured that the two awards would
spur him to strive harder to do more
investment within the continent as the
only potent means of dealing with the
scourge of poverty through provision of
gainful employment to Africans.
With the presence of the Dangote group
in 14 African countries, the business
mogul said the conglomerate would
continue to tap into the African potentials
and use it to transform the continent to
the benefit of all.
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The Crucible
The landlord of
Union Marble House
What was the first thing you did as you arrived for work this
morning? You probably pressed the elevator button, waited for it
to arrive; you hopped in, rode to your floor, got out safely and
went about your business of the day without further thought to
the inner workings of the elevator system. Some take the elevator
countless times daily, while others choose to use the stair case.
Whatever the case, if you work at Union Marble House, Falomo,
Ikoyi, Lagos, chances are that you would have used the elevator
at one point or the other
Well, meet Mohammed Yahaya who speaks the language of the
elevators. He knows the elevators and they know him. In this
interview with Toni Anne-Uwaifo, he tells us how he came to be
known as the landlord of Marble House, a typical day in the life
of a lift operator and much more
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The Crucible
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Super Subs
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Sonnies World
Living in Lagos
Sonnie Evbota of Dangote Cement, Head Office looks at the humorous side of living in Lagos
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Abubakar Umar
Emmanuel Anyebe
Musa Bukar
Charles Odumodu
Michael Onyega
Adamu Kamselem
Aminu Iliya
Ayuba Bebeji
David Ochigbo
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Suleimon Mohammed
Mohammed Lawal
Hassan Zourkaleyin
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Security Tips
Security Tips
By Joshua Madami
When using public transportation
When using a commercial bus, be
sure to have your transport fare out
and ready before you leave your
home or the office.
Safety on foot
Safety is very important as life is
precious
Be cautious whenever you are
taking a walk
Choose busy streets
Avoid going through vacant lots,
alleys, or other deserted areas
At night, walk in well-lit areas
whenever possible
Take a friend or neighbour along
for company, when walking or
jogging
Get to know the neighbourhood
and neighbours where you live
or work
Carry your purse/wallet close to
your body and keep firm grip on
it
Avoid pickpockets by carrying
your wallet in an inside coat
pocket or front trouser pocket
Using an ATM
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Book Review
Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you dont succeed, try another way. For every
obstacle, there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest
mistake is giving up.
The mark of a successful man is one that has spent an entire day on the bank of a river without
feeling guilty about it.
Did you realise that opportunities are never lost? Thats because someone will always take the ones
you miss!
If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito!
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Jok es
View from the casket
While my parents were making their funeral arrangements, the cemetery salesman pointed out a plot that he thought they would
like. You'll have a beautiful view of the swan pond, he assured them.
Dad wasn't sold: Unless you're including a periscope with my casket, I don't know how I'm going to enjoy it.
With Regular Use--Mel Roberts
When asked her opinion on punctuality, an applicant for an office job assured me she thought it was extremely important. "I use
periods, commas, and question marks all the time," she said.
Genes--Jonathan Katz
They've just found a gene for shyness. They would have found it earlier, but it was hiding behind a couple of other genes.
Not so Helpful-The elevator in our building malfunctioned one day, leaving several of us stranded. Seeing a sign that listed two emergency phone
numbers, I dialed the first and explained our situation.
After what seemed to be a very long silence, the voice on the other end said, I don't know what you expect me to do for you; I'm a
psychologist.
A psychologist? I replied. Your phone is listed here as an emergency number. Can't you help us?
Well, he finally responded in a measured tone. How do you feel about being stuck in an elevator?
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Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo
vs
Lionel Messi:
Whos better?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are perhaps two
of the best strikers in the world today. Both currently
play for the two top teams in the Spanish La Liga:
Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively. While they
are both prolific goal scorers, Nefertiti Ohimain, who
works with Projects, looks at what would likely
happen should Messi and Ronaldo for some
inexplicable reason, switch teams.
They are generally regarded as two of the best
footballers in the world today. They also play for
two of the best teams in the world. Goalkeepers
sincerely do not look forward to games against
them because of their penchant for scoring goals.
Lionel Messi, who plays for Barcelona FC of Spain, is
currently the World Footballer of the Year. On the
other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also prolific
goal scorer, plays for another Spanish giant Real
Madrid CF. He is considered one of the best strikers
in the world today. Messis club, Barcelona, are also
regarded as the best team in the Spanish La Liga,
and the world currentlya position once
comfortably held by Real Madrid.
A look at their pattern of play shows that Barcelona
are a team dependent on passing and possession
system, orchestrated by their world-class
midfielders: Xavi Hernandez and Andreas Iniesta.
These two feed Messi with
strategic passes, which he
converts to goals. Messi fits in
well with this system. Messi
re c e nt l y m a d e h i sto r y i n
Barcelona by emerging joint
second highest goal scorer with a
tally of 194 goals. He tied with
Hungarys Laszlo Kubala, who
made waves in the 1950s.
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Sports
The craze
for EPL
Tunde Adenuga of Dangote Cement
(Head office) writes on the attraction for the
EPL among Nigerians.
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Milestones
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Milestones
GM, Admin
& Estate
celebrates
birthday
The GM, Admin and
H R , M r. N k e m
Osuagwu also
marked his birthday
on June 28 and was
treated to a party by
staff and wellwishers.
Maryoud Elsunni
joins
Dangote Group
Its a girl!!!!
A conjugal bliss
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Basirat celebrates
A k i n o l a B a s i ra t o f o u r I m p o r t
Documentation Unit in Head Office,
celebrated her birthday on 24 t h
September, 2011. With her is Roees, her
son.