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WID: Women Plays Crucial Role In Dangote’s Growth — Fatima Dangote

From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

Executive Director, Commercial, NASCON Allied Industries, Fatima Aliko Dangote, has revealed that women play a pivotal role in the success story of the Dangote Group.

Mrs. Dangote who made the remarks while marking the International Women’s Day at the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Kogi State stated that the company provides equal opportunities for men and women, adding that both genders have contributed immensely to the development of the company.

She said the company provides opportunities for women to thrive in their various fields, adding that it has many women in the technical fields who are performing excellently in their workplaces.

The Director who commended the Dangote Women Network at the DCP Obajana for successfully marking the Day said women can improve themselves through education, sensitization, and innovation.

In her presentation, one of the resource persons and Founder/CEO Outsource Global, Mrs. Amal Hassan, said proper planning and education were needed to help women achieve their goals, even as she commended the Dangote Group for being a gender-friendly workplace.

Speaking also, Co-Founder/COO Piggy/Vest NG said technology plays a key role and can support women in their daily responsibilities either as a mother or as a worker.

She urged Dangote Cement Plc not to relent in its Gender Balance Policy, especially as it relate to encouraging qualified women in the business of cement production.

Chief Enterprises Business Officer, MTN Nigeria Mrs. Lynda Saint said women’s condition can be improved through innovative technology,

Chairperson of the Dangote Women Network at the DCP Obajana, Mrs. Fatima Kabir Ikunaiye said the Network began operation in 2017, and since then it has carried out several interventional programmes in the cause of women.

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote had said: “Within the Dangote Group, I am proud to say that women are taking up topmost responsibilities and are doing very well in contributing to the rapid growth and expansion of our conglomerate across Africa. I will continue to support women and depend on their tremendous potential to transform the organization and societies in positive ways.”

International Women’s Day is usually observed on March 8 every year, and it seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of women. It also promotes gender equity.

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