In a move to enhance its backing for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, Dangote Cement PLC’s Obajana Plant has transferred a 33 KV public electricity power line and transformer to Jakura Marble Industry Ltd (JMIL) in Kogi State.
During the handover event, Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director at Dangote Cement PLC, shared that the initiative involved extending high-tension power lines from the Oyo community to JMIL’s facility over a distance of 5 km.
This allowed for the power to be stepped down through a newly installed transformer. He emphasized that this new infrastructure would grant JMIL access to reliable public electricity, cutting down operational energy expenses and boosting production capacity. Additionally, the enhanced setup opens doors for future growth, job opportunities, and the deployment of more machinery and equipment at JMIL.
Azad highlighted Dangote Cement’s dedication to supporting not just JMIL but also Nigerians, especially within the host community, for youth development and SMEs in Nigeria. This commitment underscores the mutual benefits of strong partnerships and demonstrates the company’s willingness to engage in initiatives that bring value to both parties and positively impact the community.
Tony Ojile, the Managing Director of JMIL, Engr., expressed gratitude to Dangote Industries Ltd (DIL) and the Group President, Aliko Dangote, acknowledging the significant contributions of the company to Nigeria and Africa as a whole. He praised the Plant Director for his dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and thanked Dangote Cement PLC for the timely completion of the electronic project.The management teams of Dangote Cement PLC and Jakura Marble Industry Ltd (JMIL) conducted a joint site visit to inspect the high-tension lines and exchanged official handover documents at the transformer location. Additionally, Nawabuddin inspected JMIL’s facilities to gain a deeper insight into the company’s operations.
