Dangote's N241m Education Initiative Transforms Ibeju-Lekki

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertilizer have donated educational materials worth N241 million to support 3,704 students in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This intervention was unveiled during the sixth Dangote Scholarship Award program and reflects the company's commitment to improving access to education and promoting community development.

The initiative aims to address barriers to school attendance and enhance the overall learning environment for students. It involves the distribution of school bags, uniforms, sandals, and sanitary materials to 1,348 primary school pupils across five schools and 2,356 secondary school students across four schools.

Edwin Devakumar, Vice President of Dangote Group, emphasized the importance of education as a catalyst for societal progress. The scholarship scheme, launched in 2019, has supported hundreds of students annually, with 442 beneficiaries in the 2025 scholarship cycle.

The program also focuses on vocational training and job placement, with 22 youths recently completing a certification program in electrical mechanical engineering.