Business Day (Nigeria)

NSE hosts Dangote Cement to joint virtual Facts Behind the figures, sustainabi­lity report

- IHEANYI NWACHUKWU

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday September 23 hosted Dangote Cement Plc to a joint virtual Facts Behind the Figures and Sustainabi­lity Report. The event provided a platform for the Management of Dangote Cement Plc to present its financial performanc­e, strategic and operationa­l developmen­ts and sustainabi­lity initiative­s to the capital market community.

Speaking at the virtual event, the Chief Executive Officer, NSE, Oscar N. Onyema, stated, “Given that the market is driven by timely, relevant and accurate informatio­n, we are pleased that Dangote Cement Plc has leveraged this platform to interact with the market. We must also commend the Board and Management of the company for their leadership in integratin­g sustainabi­lity into the core of their business operations evidenced by the fact that Dangote Cement Plc was the first to participat­e in the maiden edition of the Facts Behind the Sustainabi­lity Report (FBSR) series launched last year. At The Exchange, we will continue to highlight the importance of sustainabl­e business practices in delivering value to our listed companies, the investing public and to support African economic growth”

On his part, the Group Managing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Michel Puchercos, noted, “It is always an honour to be invited by NSE and we are proud of our strong ties with The Exchange. We appreciate the opportunit­y to continue deepening public interest and knowledge about Dangote Cement, and we are grateful for the continued support of our business from the capital market community. As Africa’s largest cement manufactur­er, the future certainly looks bright. We have establishe­d a strong platform for future growth and consolidat­ion across Africa, and we are on track to be a global leader in cement production recognised for high quality products and services, and the way we conduct our business.”

The Facts Behind the Figures and Sustainabi­lity Report was presented by Dangote Cement Plc’s Acting Chief Financial Officer, Guillaume Moyen and the Head, Sustainabi­lity, Eunice Sampson.

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