In effort  to scaled up 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 Ltd (JMIL) in Kogi State.

Making this known,when speaking
Slat the handing over ceremony, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Engr Azad Nawabuddin, said the project involved extending high-tension power lines from  Oyo community, over 5 km, to JMIL’s facility, where the power was stepped down through an installed transformer.

According to Mr. Nawabudd: “The new infrastructure will enable JMIL to access reliable public electricity, thereby reducing operational energy costs and enhancing production capacity of JMIL. It also provides opportunities for future expansion and job creation, as JMIL can now deploy additional machinery and equipment.”

He then reiterated Dangote Cement’s commitment to supporting not only JMIL but Nigerians particularly within the host community for youth development and small & medium scale enterprise in Nigeria.

He then  emphasized the mutual benefits of strong partnerships, expressing  the company’s readiness to collaborate on initiatives that benefit both parties and contribute positively to the community.

, Managing Director of JMIL, Engr. Tony Ojile,in his response, then

expressed gratitude to  Dangote Industries Ltd (DIL) and to the Group President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, saying the company has contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.
He commended the Plant Director for his commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility schemes, expressing his company’s appreciation to the timely delivery of the electrification project.

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

Mr. Nawabuddin equally inspected JMIL’s facilities, to further understand the company’s operations.

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