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Dangote Cement ahead of the pack in Nigeria’s tax compliance for second consecutive year

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L-R: Dangote Cement Plc, Head of Tax Management (Nigeria),Titilayo Shofela; Dangote industries Limited, Group Head, Strategic Tax and Compliance, Mojisola Ogunlade; Received the "Most Compliant Taxpayer" 2025 to Dangote Cement Plc; Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Director Medium Taxpayers Department South, Dr. Kehinde Odunsi; Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Director Taxpayers Services, Dr. Lovette Onanuga; President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa; at the Presentation of "Most Compliant Taxpayer" 2025 Award to Dangote Cement Plc, in Lagos Photo: DIL

*Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service honours Dangote Cement Plc for emerging as the most tax-paying compliant organisation in 2025, in Nigeria

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

For the second consecutive year, the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) has named Dangote Cement Plc, a leading cement manufacturer in Africa, as the most tax-paying compliant organisation in 2025, in Nigeria.

It is noted that Dangote Cement during the FIRS Special Day at the just concluded 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) 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.

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Accepting the recognition award, Mojisola Ogunlade, Head of Tax and Compliance at Dangote Cement Group, who led the 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

“We remain committed to strengthening our partnership with the FIRS and aligning with the standards that support a transparent and efficient tax system.”

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The recognition by FIRS of organisations 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 same,

Ogunlade explained that Dangote industries Limited (DIL) has been living up to expectation and so it 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 observed out that Dangote Group has achieved full compliance by implementing world-class processes that align with tax laws and regulations.

“These measures emphasise 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.”

The top official stated: “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.”

Earlier in her remarks, Dr. Lovette Onanuga, Director of the Taxpayers Service Department at 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.

Dr. Onanuga noted that the FIRS relied on inputs from tax controllers to identify outstanding taxpayers, adding that compliance, timeliness, and professionalism were key criteria.

The FIRS Director of Taxpayers Service stated: “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.”

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