Lafarge Board Meets to Consider Dividend Payment, Financial Results

By Dipo Olowookere

One of the leading cement makers in Nigeria, Lafarge Africa Plc, has revealed that its board of directors have planned to hold a meeting next month.

A statement issued by the company disclosed that the meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2018.

During the meeting, the board will consider the financial statements of the firm for the period ended December 31, 2017.

Furthermore, the board will take a look at the proposed dividend payment to its shareholders for the same period.

“In compliance with Rule 19.2(b) of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Post Listing Requirements, we hereby notify the NSE of the board meeting of Lafarge Africa Plc scheduled to hold on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

“At the above-mentioned board meeting, the board of directors will consider the audited financial statement of the company and proposed dividend for the year ended December 31, 2017,” the statement signed by Lafarge Africa’s Secretary, Adewunmi Alode, said.