Following its strong financial performance in 2025, Dangote Cement Plc has increased its dividend by 50 per cent from N30 to N45 per share, rewarding shareholders with a payout of N753.8 billion.

The dividend was approved by shareholders at the company’s yearly general meeting held in Lagos yesterday, making it the highest dividend payout in Dangote Cement’s history.

Reviewing its 2025 performance during the meeting, the Chairman of the company, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, said the increase is an indication of the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders for their continued confidence and support.

“Our commitment remains to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. This significant dividend increase demonstrates the strength of our business model, our disciplined approach to capital allocation and our confidence in the future.

“We appreciate the trust our shareholders have placed in us and remain committed to delivering superior returns while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and operational excellence,” he said.

He added that the firm achieved a strong financial performance in 2025, with earnings per share rising to N59.86 despite a challenging business environment.

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Arvind Pathak, said the dividend increase is backed by the Company’s strong financial performance and healthy balance sheet.

“The decision to increase our dividend by 50 per cent to N45 per share demonstrates the strength of Dangote Cement’s earnings capacity and cash generation capability.

“As we continue to execute our pan-African growth strategy, we remain committed to creating lasting value for our shareholders, investing in the future of the business, and supporting Africa’s industrial development.

“Our shareholders have stood by us throughout our journey, and we are delighted to reward that trust with another significant increase in returns.”

Pathak noted that the Company continues to strengthen its footprint across Africa through strategic investments and capacity expansion projects.

In 2025, Dangote Cement commissioned a 3-million-tonne-per-annum grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire, reinforcing its presence in West Africa and increasing total installed capacity to 55 million tonnes per annum (Mta) across eleven African countries.

He added that the company remains focused on its long-term objective of expanding installed capacity to 80Mta by 2030, while driving operational efficiency, increasing exports, enhancing sustainability initiatives, and improving shareholder returns.

The company’s strategic investments in logistics, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and plant modernisation continue to strengthen its competitive advantage across its markets.