Dangote Cement Obajana awards scholarships

Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has demonstrated its dedication to the welfare of its host community by awarding scholarships and empowerment assistance to students, farmers, and market women in Jakura. At the presentation ceremony, Plant Director Engr. Azad Nawabuddin emphasized that this act aligns with the company's Community Development Agreement (CDA) commitments.

Speaking through the Head of Social Performance, Prince Ademola Adeyemi, Engr. Nawabuddin revealed that 20 tertiary students and 60 secondary school students received educational grants, while 20 farmers received farming tools and financial aid to boost productivity and food security. Additionally, 20 market women were provided with start-up capital and business support to enhance their enterprises, promoting financial independence and improved household incomes.

The event drew attendance from traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, youth and women groups, and Jakura and Oworo traditional council members. Notable attendees included His Royal Highness Oba Usman Adoga Ajibola of Jakura, Chief K.A. Mahmood representing the Olu of Oworo, and Engr. E.O. Olaitan from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Mrs. A.O. Onimode of the Kogi State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources also graced the occasion.

Before the distribution, Chairman of the Jakura CDA Committee, Chief Bonibade Ajiboye, praised Dangote Cement for adhering to its community development obligations, highlighting that the company's electrification project in the area was nearing completion despite security concerns. Oba Usman Adoga Ajibola voiced his gratitude to Dangote Cement and Alhaji Aliko Dangote for their investment in the community, pledging the community's commitment to sustaining the projects and ensuring beneficiaries utilize the support responsibly.

He also expressed hope for continued blessings for Alhaji Aliko Dangote for his philanthropy and contributions to humanity.