By Bashir Bello
For the second year consecutively, leading Africa Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has been named as the most tax-paying compliant organization in Nigeria in 2025 by the tax authority, Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS).
The award was bestowed on Dangote Cement during the FIRS Special Day at the just concluded 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
While honouring the Company with an award in the Large Taxpayer Group, FIRS said Dangote Cement earned the recognition as one of the most compliant organisations in the country following a rigorous selection process undertaken by FIRS in collaboration with tax controllers across various jurisdictions.
Accepting the recognition award, Dangote Cement Group Head, Tax and Compliance, Mojisola Ogunlade who led the Dangote Group team, said the award reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to transparency, accountability, and timely tax compliance.
She expressed gratitude to FIRS for the recognition, noting that the award reflects the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s development through responsible tax practices.
Ogunlade stated; “This recognition is a testament to our dedication to meeting all compliance obligations and contributing to national growth,” the representative stated. “We remain committed to strengthening our partnership with the FIRS and aligning with the standards that support a transparent and efficient tax system.”
According to her, the recognition by FIRS of organizations that are contributing to the revenue base of the country through responsible tax compliance is a collaboration that would further improve the private organisations’ commitment to performance of civic responsibility to the state and motivate others to do the same.
She explained that Dangote industries Limited (DIL) has been living up to expectation and so its subsidiaries could not have done less, recalling that the Group had paid over N402billion in taxes in 2024 to the government making it the highest taxpayer in the country.
Justifying the recognition, the Dangote Tax Compliance Head pointed out that Dangote Group has achieved full compliance by implementing world-class processes that align with tax laws and regulations.
“These measures emphasize strict adherence to statutory timelines and aim to eliminate the costs associated with non-compliance.
“The Dangote brand is always committed to fostering a culture of tax compliance. This reflects our corporate responsibility to support government efforts in providing essential public goods and services for citizens.
“For Dangote Cement, the recognition serves as further motivation to sustain its leadership in corporate governance and its contribution to Nigeria’s economic progress”, Ogunlade concluded.
Earlier in her remarks, Dr. Lovette Onanuga, Director of the Taxpayers Service Department FIRS, highlighted the significance of this year’s recognition ceremony, describing it as a moment designed to honour organisations whose consistency and cooperation continue to drive the nation’s revenue goals.
She noted that the FIRS relied on inputs from tax controllers to identify outstanding taxpayers, adding that compliance, timeliness, and professionalism were key criteria.
According to her, “Your partnership as taxpayers is essential to helping FIRS fulfil its mandate as the government agency responsible for tax collection and remittance. That is why we deemed it important to recognise your commitment in this special way.”
