Top 10 employers of labour in Nigeria

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2023 report, the top 10 publicly quoted companies with the highest number of employees in Nigeria have been announced.

Dangote Cement tops the list with 19,073 employees, followed closely by United Bank for Africa (UBA) with 10,007 employees.

Here are the top employers of labour in Nigeria:

1. Dangote Cement – 19,073 employees
2. UBA – 10,007 employees
3. FBN Holdings – 8,773 employees
4. Zenith Bank – 8,164 employees
5. Access Holdings – 7,334 employees
6. GTCO – 5,487 employees
7. Flour Mill – 5,404 employees
8. FCMB – 3,554 employees
9. Fidelity Bank – 3,063 employees
10. Nestle Nigeria – 2,375 employees

Growth and Challenges

Despite economic volatility, these companies employed a total of 73,234 people in 2023, up from 70,904 in 2022. However, some companies, such as Flour Mill, faced significant financial challenges.

Economic Impact

These top employers play a crucial role in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities in Nigeria.

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