Between 2021 and 2023, Dangote Cement Limited disbursed over N110 billion in taxes to the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Ogun State government, according to documents acquired by DAILY POST.
The documents detail tax allocations, with the total amounting to 32,462,664,910.08 in 2021. Of this, Ogun received N921,094,294.6, while the federal government received 31,541,570,615.45.
In 2022, the total shared increased to 39,354,705,409.22, with the federal government receiving 37,703,832,035.03 and the state government getting 1,650,873,374.19.
In 2023, the shared amount was 38,715,913,399.70, with Ogun receiving 2,238,591,155.26 and the federal government getting 36,477,322,244.44.
Over the stated period, the federal and state governments received N105,722,724,894.97 and N4,810,558,824.02, respectively, from the mining company.
Dangote Cement’s Ibese plant, situated across 17 communities in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, produces 12 million metric tons of cement annually across its four production lines.
Despite the substantial tax contributions, local communities continue to endure hardships and lack basic amenities. Roads in the area are in dire need of repair, including Ayetoro-Abeokuta, Joga Orile, Igan Okoto-Sawonjo-Igbogila, and others.
Residents suffer health risks due to cement dust emissions, with some reporting respiratory complications. Locals also express dissatisfaction with the company’s employment practices, citing neglect of indigenous workers and exploitation of natural resources.
Environmental concerns have arisen, with accusations of offenses against the multinational company. State authorities express dissatisfaction with the plant’s impact on the environment, calling for better cooperation between the company and the government.
Efforts to obtain a response from Dangote Group have been unsuccessful.