In additional demonstration of its dedication to sustainable neighborhood improvement and inclusive progress, Dangote Cement Plc, Okpella Plant has awarded scholarships value to 80 college students and commissioned 4 500KVA transformers in Okpella, Edo State, underneath its Community Development Agreement (CDA) with host communities.
The scholarship award ceremony and transformer commissioning, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, attracted conventional leaders, neighborhood representatives, youth teams, college students, dad and mom, authorities officers and senior officers of Dangote Cement.
The instructional intervention value over N32million noticed a complete of 80 college students benefiting from the scholarship programme, comprising 60 undergraduate college students from numerous tertiary establishments throughout Nigeria and 20 secondary faculty college students drawn from the corporate’s host communities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Social Performance Manager of Dangote Cement, Okpella plan, Mr. Daniel Obamina, described the initiative as a part of the corporate’s deliberate effort to speculate in human capital improvement and create sustainable alternatives for younger individuals in host communities.
According to him, schooling stays one of the crucial efficient instruments for social transformation and neighborhood development.
“Dangote Cement believes that education is a powerful catalyst for development. Through this scholarship programme, we are investing in the future of our young people and providing support that will enable them to pursue their academic ambitions without undue financial challenges. We want these students to become future leaders, professionals and contributors to the development of their communities and Nigeria as a whole,” Obamina mentioned.
Chairman of the Executive Committee of Host Communities (ECHC), High Chief Peter Afiabor, recommended Dangote Cement for constantly honoring its commitments underneath the Community Development Agreement.
He described the scholarship awards and energy infrastructure initiatives as impactful interventions that will positively have an effect on hundreds of residents throughout the host communities.
