Dangote Cement Plc has inducted nearly 200 newly trained engineers and professionals into its workforce after completing its 18-month Graduate Trainee Programme. The programme aimed to equip graduates with world-class skills and industry exposure, positioning them for long-term leadership roles within the group. Many of the graduates have already been integrated into the company’s operations in Nigeria and other African countries.
The trainees, from various disciplines such as engineering, finance, and IT, underwent a structured development process combining classroom learning at the Dangote Academy with hands-on experience across the company’s four cement plants and its head office. Managing Director and CEO, Arvind Pathak, praised the new recruits and long-serving employees for their contributions to the company’s growth, despite economic turbulence.
Dangote Cement remains Africa’s leading cement producer, targeting a production capacity of 90 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030. The company has transformed Nigeria into a net exporter of cement to neighbouring countries. Pathak noted that the company posted a strong performance in 2025, overcoming numerous challenges in a difficult operating environment.
The Graduate Trainee Programme is seen as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s youth, empowering them with essential skills and industry exposure. Ahmed Ladan Gobir, the acting group human resources officer, emphasized the importance of investing in young people, describing them as Nigeria’s greatest asset. The company also recognized staff members with Long Service and Hall of Fame awards, honoring employees who have served for at least five years and demonstrated excellence and leadership.
Four graduate trainees were singled out for exceptional performance, with projects focused on plant optimisation, equipment alignment, and the installation of management information systems. The induction ceremony celebrated the new recruits and long-serving employees, highlighting the company’s commitment to developing its workforce and driving growth in the African cement industry. With its strong performance and strategic investments, Dangote Cement is poised to maintain its leadership position in the region.
