Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has issued a final warning to staff at its Numan operations in Adamawa State, prohibiting the chewing of company sugarcane on factory premises, with offenders facing disciplinary action, arrest, and possible prosecution.
The directive was contained in an internal circular dated 7 April 2026 and signed by the Head of Human Resources, Mr. Ikechukwu Okorie, addressed to all employees.
Management stated that the measure is necessary to safeguard company property and enforce strict hygiene standards within the facility, which operates as a food production plant. It warned that the practice of chewing sugarcane and discarding waste on the factory floor is degrading the work environment and undermining housekeeping protocols.
In the circular titled “Final Warning on Chewing of Company Sugar Cane”, the company described the act as “gross misconduct”, stressing that sugarcane is a valuable corporate asset that must not be misused. It further noted that littering cane chaff across the premises violates the cleanliness standards required in food processing operations.
The memo added that security personnel have been placed on “red alert” and instructed to arrest any staff found engaging in the practice within the premises. Offenders, it stated, would face summary disciplinary action and may be prosecuted to recover losses associated with the misuse of company resources.
“The cane is company property with significant value attached to it,” the circular stated, adding that “DSR-Numan is a food industry that requires excellent housekeeping, so littering of chewed cane chaff is not permitted.”
The directive concluded with a firm warning: “BE WARNED FOR THE LAST TIME!!!”
