One of the companies of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has recorded a successful financial year despite the economic challenges befalling Nigeria.
Dangote Sugar Plc has announced a profit after tax of N14.4 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2016, representing an
increase of 29.26 per cent.
This was disclosed by audited result issued by the company on Sunday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The report indicated that the profit was against the N11 .14 billion reported in the corresponding period of
2015.
“The profit before tax stood at N19.61 billion compared with N16.16 billion achieved in the previous year, an increase of
21 per cent.
“The company’s revenue appreciated to N167. 72 billion against the N101.06 billion
recorded in 2015, representing a growth of 68 per cent.
“Seasonal sugar production at Savannah 17,122 tonnes (2015: 6,610 tonnes) Full year refinery production at Apapa 791,800
tonnes (2015: 740,350 tonnes) Group sugar sales volume 778,518 tonnes (2015: 782,000 tonnes.)’’
The report, however, stated that the board of directors recommended a dividend of
60k per share to all its shareholders in contrast with 50k paid in 2015.
Commenting on the development, Mr Abdullahi Sule, the company’s acting Group Managing Director, attributed the performance to improved sales in spite of
the current macro-economic challenges.
“We are very pleased with the results for the period under review, our revenue grew by
68 per cent and improve sales volume compared to 2015 despite the current macro-economic challenges,” Sule said.
He said that the company would leverage on its strengths to maximise every opportunity
to generate sales, increase market shares and create sustainable value for its stakeholders.
Sule said that the company’s strategy was to become a global force in sugar production.
He said that company was working within Nigeria’s National Sugar Master Plan to end
importation and sell more than 1.5 to 2.0 million metric tonnes of locally produced sugar in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
“As part of this plan we acquired Savannah Sugar in December 2012 and are currently
improving its farm acreage and upgrading its production facilities.
“We intend to augment Savannah’s 32,000 hectares in Adamawa State by acquiring and
planting a further 150,000 hectares across Nigeria,” he said.
