Dangote Cement Awards Scholarships to Benue Communities
Dangote Cement Plc, through its Gboko Plant, awarded multi-million-naira scholarships to tertiary and secondary school students from six host communities in Benue State. The company also provided starter packs, working tools, and certificates to graduates of its Youth Empowerment Programme to help them establish businesses and become financially independent.
Dr. Henry Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, commended Dangote Cement for its community development efforts and urged other private sector players to follow suit. Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola, Group Head of Social Performance at Dangote Cement, emphasized the company's commitment to equipping youth with practical skills.
Engr. Arbind Singh, Acting Plant Director, stated that the scholarship scheme reflects the company's Corporate Social Responsibility. The beneficiary communities include Tse-Kucha, Quarry, Amua, Mbazembe, Mbatur, and Pass Brothers.
Local officials, including Barr. Dooshima Orosaga and Hon Yina Elias, expressed support for the company's initiatives.
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