Lafarge Africa Commends Nationwide Distributors with Premium Rewards in Lagos

Lafarge Africa Commends Nationwide Distributors with Premium Rewards in Lagos

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Lafarge Africa Plc has celebrated its top-performing customers and transporters at the 2025 Customer and Transporter Awards, recognising outstanding contributions that have strengthened its market presence across Nigeria.

The colourful ceremony, held on February 21 at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together major stakeholders, industry players and government officials to honour partners whose dedication has driven the company’s commercial success.

Among dignitaries present were the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu Fatai, and the Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, alongside members of the Lafarge Africa Board including Mrs. Adenike Ogunlesi, Mrs. Olusola Oworu and Mrs. Elenda Osima-Dokubo, as well as management and staff of the company.

The annual awards, regarded as a highlight of Lafarge Africa’s commercial calendar, celebrate customers and transporters who ensure the company’s cement and building solutions reach markets nationwide. The 2025 edition spotlighted resilience, integrity and performance in a challenging economic environment.

Elder Ubong Bassey Obot of Ubotex Nigeria Limited emerged as the National Volume Champion, clinching the star prize — a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser. Igwe Cosmas Ezeumeh Chizoba of C.C. Umeh and Sons Limited secured first runner-up with a 2026 Toyota Prado, while Chief Etim Effiong Okon of Batoframoje Enterprises took second runner-up, receiving a 2026 Toyota Fortuner.

In the transport category, B.I.G MultiQuest Nigeria Limited was named National Winner, Best Transporter, and went home with a 2026 Toyota Hilux.

Two National Growth Champions were rewarded with 15KVA generating sets, while four regional champions each received Toyota RAV4 vehicles. Other prizes presented during the ceremony included a Changan CS55, GAC S3, Hyundai Creta cars, 13KVA solar inverters, 80-inch Hisense televisions and deep freezers.

Welcoming guests, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, expressed appreciation to partners for their unwavering support and loyalty.

He said the company’s achievements in 2025 were closely tied to the strength of its partnerships, noting that Lafarge Africa expanded its retail footprint, enhanced customer experience and strengthened its ready-mix operations during the year. He added that the company also introduced innovative products such as Ecoplanet Elephant and Ecocrete, low-carbon cement and concrete solutions aimed at promoting sustainability in the building sector.

According to him, these milestones would not have been possible without the trust, market insights and consistent backing of customers and transporters.

Also speaking, Commercial Director Gbenga Onimowo described customers and transporters as “trade champions” whose commitment and belief in the company’s products have sustained its leadership in the industry. He noted that the awards were designed not only to recognise excellence but also to inspire greater achievements.

Similarly, Logistics Director Osaze Aghatise commended transport partners for serving as the vital link between the company and its customers, ensuring efficient delivery and nationwide availability of products. He said the recognition was both a celebration of performance and a motivation to maintain high standards.

The ceremony featured the presentation of multiple award categories, lively entertainment and networking opportunities, underscoring the spirit of collaboration that continues to define Lafarge Africa’s relationship with its trade partners.