Dangote Cement Empowers Jakura Community with Scholarships

Dangote Cement Plc, through its Obajana Plant, has enhanced its support for the Jakura community by awarding scholarships and implementing empowerment programs for farmers and market women. Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, the Plant Director, represented by Prince Ademola Adeyemi, Head of Social Performance, stated that this initiative aligns with the company's Community Development Agreement (CDA).

A total of 20 beneficiaries from tertiary institutions and 60 from secondary schools received educational grants amounting to several millions of naira. Additionally, 20 farmers were provided with essential farming implements and funds to boost agricultural productivity, while 20 market women received start-up capital and business support to enhance their enterprises.

The event was attended by various stakeholders, including traditional rulers and government representatives, who expressed gratitude for Dangote Cement's contributions to the community. Chief Bonibade Ajiboye, Chairman of the Jakura CDA Committee, acknowledged the company's commitment, noting the near completion of an electrification project.