{
  "id": 16166408,
  "title": "Dangote Cement Gboko Commits Millions in Scholarship Scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/dangote-cement-gboko-commits-millions-in-scholarship-scheme",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T08:21:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/dangote-cement-gboko-commits-millions-in-scholarship-scheme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dangote Cement Plc, located in Gboko, has bestowed multi-million-naira scholarships on students from six communities within Benue State. The company also gifted starter kits, working tools, and certificates to graduates of its Youth Empowerment Programme, enabling them to launch their own businesses and become self-reliant. Dr. Henry Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, commended Dangote Cement Plc for its community development efforts and urged other private sector entities to emulate such initiatives. The official presentation ceremony saw Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola, Group Head of Social Performance at Dangote Cement Plc, emphasizing the company's commitment to equipping young people with practical skills and resources to foster entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in its host communities. The scholarship and youth empowerment programs are part of a broader range of initiatives undertaken by Dangote Cement Plc, such as farmers and women empowerment programs. The Gboko Plant has also launched programs supporting women and farmers with cash and farm inputs. Dr. Johnson Kor, Head of Social Performance, and Engr. Arbind Singh, Acting Plant Director, highlighted the company's commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR). The beneficiary communities consist of Tse-Kucha, Quarry, Amua, Mbazembe, Mbatur, and Pass Brothers. Barr. Dooshima Orosaga, Chairman of the Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee, praised Dangote Cement Plc for adhering to the Community Development Agreement (CDA) and urged beneficiaries to maximize the benefits of the company's interventions. Hon Yina Elias, Chairman of Gboko Local Government, pledged continued support for the company's CSR programs. Chief Tsegba Igbarumun, District Head of Ukpekpe, expressed the community's gratitude and commitment to the mutually beneficial relationship with Dangote Cement Plc. Beneficiary Mr. Ignatius Aondohemba thanked the company for its support and pledged to utilize the skills and resources to build a business that will create employment opportunities.",
  "summary": "Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant has awarded multi-million-naira scholarships to tertiary and secondary school students from its six host communities in Benue State.The company also presented starter packs, working tools and certificates to graduates of its Youth Empowerment Programme to enable them to establish their own businesses, apply the skills acquired during the training and […] The post…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}