Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has awarded scholarships to students, empowered farmers and market women in Jakura community, Kogi State, as part of its commitment to sustainable community development under the Community Development Agreement (CDA).
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, represented by the Head of Social Performance, Prince Ademola Adeyemi, said the initiative was designed to support education, agriculture and small-scale businesses while reducing poverty in the host community.
Nawabuddin disclosed that 20 students in various tertiary institutions and 60 secondary school students received educational grants worth several millions of naira to support their academic pursuits.
He added that 20 farmers received farming implements and financial assistance to boost agricultural productivity, encourage improved farming practices and enhance food security.
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Similarly, 20 market women received start-up capital and business support to strengthen their enterprises, improve household incomes and promote financial independence.
The ceremony attracted traditional rulers, government officials and community stakeholders, including the Obaro of Jakura, Oba Usman Adoga Ajibola; Chief K.A. Mahmood, Obalumema of Oworo Land, representing the Olu of Oworo; Engr. E.O. Olaitan of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development; and Mrs A.O. Onimode of the Kogi State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources.
Earlier, chairman of the Jakura CDA committee, Chief Bonibade Ajiboye, commended Dangote Cement for fulfilling its commitments to the community.
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