Dangote Cement Ibese Plant in Ogun State has been hailed for its outstanding commitment to tax compliance and its consistent role as the highest tax-paying industrial organisation in the state.
The Director of Field Operation of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service OGIRS, Mrs Oluwaseun Olajube, gave the commendation when she led other members of the agency on a courtesy visit to 12mmtp Cement Plant in Ibese.
According to the statement issued on Thursday, 28 August, 2025 by the revenue service, Olajube reportedly praised the company’s management dedication to fulfilling its civic obligations, noting that the cement company has set a benchmark for corporate responsibility and financial transparency in the state.
The agency was also said to have, “reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders across the state’s industrial sector, emphasising the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable economic growth and revenue generation.”
Impressed by Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant’s tax credentials, OGIRS director of field operations expressed satisfaction with the Company and urged it not to drop its guard, while also seeking timely documentation as well as enhanced collaboration, particularly with the Yewa North Zonal Office of the agency.
“As an agency, we pledged our commitment to strengthening alliance with the Ibese Plant in the spirit of transparency, accountability, and mutual benefit, and we reaffirmed our commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with key stakeholders in the state’s industrial sector.
“Dangote Cement Ibese Plant must continue to demonstrate excellence in tax compliance, and we are proud to acknowledge their contribution to the economic development of our state,” she said.
Impressed by Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant’s tax credentials, Mrs. Olajube expressed satisfaction with the Company and urged it not to drop its guard, while also seeking timely documentation as well as enhanced collaboration, particularly with the Yewa North Zonal Office of the agency.
“As an agency, we pledged our commitment to strengthening alliance with the Ibese Plant in the spirit of transparency, accountability, and mutual benefit, and we reaffirmed our commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with key stakeholders in the state’s industrial sector.
“Dangote Cement Ibese Plant must continue to demonstrate excellence in tax compliance, and we are proud to acknowledge their contribution to the economic development of our state,” Olajube said.
Receiving the OGIRS team, Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Director, Mr. Ayyagari Subbaraidu, expressed the management’s appreciation to the Revenue Agency for the commitment and recognition demonstrated with the visit.
The recognition given to Dangote Cement, he said, was not just about numbers – “it is about leadership, integrity, and the positive impact of responsible corporate citizenship,”
the plant Director said, noting that the revenue agency’s praise underscores the importance of private sector collaboration in driving sustainable revenue generation and supporting public infrastructure and services.
“We recognise that tax revenue is the backbone of economic development of States and remain committed to upholding the principles of compliance, accountability, and transparency in all our engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening public-private sector synergy aimed at driving sustainable development and economic growth in Ogun State,” Subbaraidu said.
